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Life After Stroke Awards 2016 –
tips for successful nominations
All over the UK, there are people who show amazing courage, determination and compassion on a daily basis in an effort to overcome the debilitating effects of stroke. We want you to help us find them.
Baroness Brady Patron, Life After Stroke Awards
Given to someone who has
demonstrated inspirational
courage in overcoming
personal, physical, emotional
or communication problems
after their stroke.
Emily Simpson
2015 Courage Award Winner
Presented to a stroke group
that has made a huge
difference to stroke
survivors in its local area
through its varied and
innovative activity
programme, delivered by
dedicated volunteers.
Merseyside Life After Stroke Group
2015 Group Award Winner
For a person who continues
to demonstrate their
commitment to caring by
providing personal, physical
and emotional support for a
stroke survivor.
Will Hyde
2015 Carer’s Award Winner
This award is presented
to a stroke survivor who
uses the visual,
performing or applied
arts to express him or
herself creatively.
Lil Sullivan
2015 Creative Arts Award Winner
This award celebrates an
incredible fundraising achievement
by an individual or group.
Annabel Jones
2015 Fundraiser Award Winner
This award is for an individual who
has made an invaluable
contribution to the stroke
community as a volunteer.
Rik Thornton
2015 Volunteering Award Winner
A wide range of health
and social care
professionals work
tirelessly to reduced the
impact that stroke can
have. This award
recognises exceptional
service in the provision
of stroke care and
prevention.
Margaret Mitchell
2015 Professional excellence Award Winner
What makes a winning nomination?
• Positive story of achievement
• Determination and triumph through adversity
• Engaging with the community
• Inspire others • Overcoming obstacles in
their life • Of interest to the media
What makes a winning nomination?
• Minimum 500 words recommended
• Not too long! (2pages) • Written in plain English
(plainenglish.co.uk) • Don’t presume the judges know
everything • Make it personal, emotive and
memorable
What makes a winning stroke group nomination?
• Judges want to hear about your members and volunteers
• History and group size • Range of activities • Engaging with the community • What makes your group
different? • Share your successes • Of interest to the media
A few final ideas…
• Why not run a nomination session at your group?
• We can send you lot’s more forms
• Include pictures and videos (send to [email protected])
• Links to website, Facebook or Twitter pages
Stroke Group Award winners 2014, with Kim Woodburn