Excellence in the third sector

Eligibility criteria:

·  The organisation accredited with Investors in Peoplemust be considered 'Third Sector' to enter this category. We consider this to becomprising ofnon-governmental and non-profit-making organisations or associations. This could includecharities, voluntary and community groups, cooperatives and social enterprises.

·  Organisations not meeting thiscriteriaare not eligible to apply and anyapplications submitted will be cancelled

·  Your organisation must hold Investors in Peopleaccreditation at any level at the time of application to be eligible.

·  You can enter as many categories as you like. You will need to complete a separate submission for each category.

·  All categories are open to organisations accredited via our worldwide network with the exception of the ‘Champion award for excellence’ which is UK only.


Terms and conditions of entry:

·  To ensure a fair process, applications will be assessed only against the information submitted in the form.

·  All applications will be checked and reviewed by Investors in People centres before being passed for submission. This is to ensure the validity of your current accreditation.

·  There is no entry fee.

·  Organisations shortlisted for an award will have priority booking on the ceremony tickets. Tickets, including a three course meal, entertainment and celebrity host at a 5* hotel, will be £195. Discounts will be available for table bookings and not-for-profit organisations.

·  By completing this information, you consent to be contacted by Investors in People regarding your application, and potential case study use should your application be shortlisted.

·  Your information will be stored and used in accordance with ourstandard Terms and Conditions.


If you have any further questions, get in touch. Email: speak directly to Megan Jeapes on (+44) 2072277808

Organisation details:

Please supply the details of your organisation's primary contact forall awards correspondence.

Your name
Job title
Organisation name
Organisation address
Phone number
Name of Specialist
Please indicate which IIP Delivery Centre you are affiliated with
Date of last accreditation
Current accreditation level
(Standard/Bronze/Silver/Gold)
Your organisation type (Private/ public/ third sector)
Number of employees

1.  Rationale

Please describe how your organisation is an exemplar investor in people

Q2. Developing people

How do you ensure that people are supported, developed and coached to achieve outstanding results?

Q3. Delivering change

Tell us about a positive change you’ve made and how your investment in people has enabled this to happen.

1.  The commitment to your people

Please outline how you have made an ongoing commitment to investing in your workforce

Q4. Sharing best practice

How do you champion of best people practice?

Please submit your application to: . If you have any questions please contact Megan Jeapes directly on: 02072277808.

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