You may provide examples of support material. Please ensure that any claims for the success of your initiative are supported by valid data and can be backed up by credible research. Include clear evidence of achievement where possible and an explanation of why the achievement is significant or innovative. However, please note that the judging panel welcomes current and ongoing programmes and will use its experience and expertise to assess their value to pharmacy.

It is important to stress that the judges will be looking for a clear statement of objectives and targets, supported by evidence that these targets were reached. For example, with training, the targets may be to match externally set standards (e.g. NPA-CIG Quality Seal). If so, these should be stated with an indication of how these targets were measured. In other categories, sales growth may be the target. Again, this should be made clear and its achievement independently demonstrated in measurable terms.

Entry Tips

• Follow the entry instructions closely; failure to do so could result in disqualification
• Supporting materials may be provided, but note that the judges will be assessing entries mainly on the basis of your written submissions
• Clear and concise entries are more likely to be favourably received by the judges
• Stick to the entry criteria at all times – and don’t forget to demonstrate the effectiveness of your work where appropriate.

Rules

• You can submit more than one initiative/product from your company and each submission can be entered into as many categories as you like
• Entries should consist of no more than 800 words. Entries exceeding this word count may be edited without seeking approval before they are presented to the judging panel
• One set of supporting material may be supplied per entry either via links for digital material or through the post for printed material
• All entries will be treated in strictest confidence but please note that we reserve the right to edit and publish entries within any CIG publication
• Entries may be moved into different categories if the judging panel deems it appropriate
• The period of the Awards is from January to December 2015
• Closing date for entries is 5.00pm Thursday 3rd December
• Category winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Tuesday 9th February 2016 at The Hilton Metropole Birmingham
• We reserve the right to check the claims of entries and if necessary, disqualify those that are found to have been made falsely
• There is a £85 + VAT administrative fee for each entry supplied