The 5th annual Public Sector Counter Fraud Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in counter-fraud initiatives across the public sector. They are the perfect way to reward those who have demonstrated commitment to the task in hand and shown the spirit of innovation, dedication and great teamwork to create better outcomes for citizens in our national fight against fraud.
- Eligibility
- Award Categories
- How to Apply
- Prepare Your Submission
- Submission Tips from Our Judges
- Key Dates
- Contact Information
Eligibility
Any public sector organisation or individual involved in counter-fraud activities is eligible to submit an entry. This includes, but is not limited to, government agencies, local authorities, and public sector service providers.
Award Categories
- Apprentice or Newcomer of the Year
- Champion for Culture & Inclusion
- GCFP Member of the Year
- Female Pioneer of the Year
- Innovation in Fraud Prevention
- Local Excellence
- Outstanding Contribution
- Outstanding Leadership
- Outstanding NHS Initiative
- Public-Private Partnership Excellence
- Team of the Year
Review the award categories and select the one that best fits your initiative or achievement. You may submit entries for multiple categories, but each entry must be tailored to the specific category criteria.
How to Apply
Fill out the online correct application here: https://www.counterfraudconference.co.uk/awards
Prepare Your Submission
You will need to fill out a submission form which includes:
- Submitter Information
- Nominee information
- Shortlist Sentence
- Should the candidate get shortlisted please write a short sentence to be used for promotional material.
- Each award category has its own questions
- Apprentice or Newcomer of the Year
- What outstanding contribution has the Apprentice/newcomer displayed in your organisation since they joined the Counter Fraud sector in or after 2022?
- What exceptional personal qualities and work skills has this apprentice demonstrated that you feel makes them the Counter Fraud Apprentice or Newcomer of the Year?
- How has the nominee shown outstanding commitment to their own personal development and progression through their learning with you the training provider/employer?
- What makes the nominee stand out for you? Why do you feel this apprentice/newcomer deserves this award?
- Submit your Nomination
- Apprentice or Newcomer of the Year
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- Champion for Culture & Inclusion
- Explain how the team or department has worked to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of their culture.
- Please describe with examples how the team/department has initiated and led actions to remove barriers, improve the working experience or enable talented employees from underrepresented groups to realise their potential.
- Describe the impact of your approach and the initiatives, what have been the changes seen, the impact and the benefit to staff and the organisation?
- Outline your future plans to continue to champion diversity and inclusion throughout your team/organisation.
- Submit your Nomination
- Champion for Culture & Inclusion
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- GCFP Member of the Year
- How does the nominee demonstrate a strong commitment to the Counter Fraud profession?
- Describe how have they gone the extra mile to deliver a project or initiative.
- Describe what new initiatives/processes this person has introduced or how they have challenged the status quo to develop a new approach to the benefit of their organisation.
- Would you like to tell us anything else about why you think this person should be the GCFP Member of the Year?
- Submit your Nomination
- Female Pioneer of the Year Sponsored by Clue Software
- Please give a comprehensive description of the nominee's role, highlighting key moments and prominent achievements throughout her career
- Please provide an account of how the nominee's activities have demonstrated outstanding performance, including her ability to inspire and influence others.
- Submit your Nomination
- Innovation in Fraud Prevention
- Describe the initiative and its key objectives and any innovative aspects that have led to its success and prevented fraud in the public sector.
- Evidence of how the initiative benefits its target group has used innovative approaches to fraud prevention or has utilised existing tools in an innovative manner and demonstrated the impact of the intervention on the prevention of fraud.
- Submit your Nomination
- GCFP Member of the Year
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- Local Excellence
- Please give details of the team, partnership or project that was designed and delivered locally. What was the project about?
- How was the partnership successful? What did it achieve for the local area?
- How has their work brought benefits to the Counter Fraud sector and what lasting changes or commitments has it created or triggered?
- Submit your Nomination
- Outstanding Contribution
- Nomination Statement
- Looking for an individual who has been influential and has significantly contributed to making a visible difference to Counter Fraud during their career to date
- Nominations are invited for individuals who you believe are innovators, passionate, influencers who are delivering real and positive change.
- We would welcome nominations from across the sector whether they have been active in influencing policy, driving improvements in process or delivering significant operational successes such as tackling insider fraud.
- Local Excellence
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- Outstanding Leadership
- Nomination Statement
- Nominees who are seen as inspirational by their peers and colleagues;
- Nominees who take an inclusive, confident and engaging approach – involving colleagues, listening, respecting and acting on their feedback.
- Strong evidence that the nominee’s leadership is linked to improved performance by their organisation.
- Nominees who inspire and motivate others to deliver to their potential
- Submit your Nomination
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- Outstanding NHS Initiative
- Please give a comprehensive description of the initiative, outlining its key objectives and showcasing any innovative aspects that have played a pivotal role in its success.
- Please provide evidence of how the initiative benefits its target group, emphasising the role of management and partnerships in driving its positive impact.
- Submit Your Nomination
- Public-Private Partnership Excellence
- Please give details of the project or partnership that was designed and delivered
- How was the project/collaboration successful? What did it achieve?
- How has the project/collaboration brought benefits to the Counter Fraud sector and what lasting changes or commitments has it created or triggered?
- Submit your Nomination
- Team of the Year
- Please describe the team
- Tell us with examples of how the team have worked to improve mitigating fraud practices or has improved the way your team can work to the benefit of your organisation over the past 12 months
- How has the team delivered over and above that which is expected by stakeholders both internally and externally?
- Why do you think this team should win this award?
- Submit your Nomination
- Outstanding NHS Initiative
Submission Tips from Our Judges
- Be Clear and Concise: Ensure your submission is well-organised and clearly written. Use headings and bullet points to make it easy to read.
- Focus on Impact: Highlight the tangible results and benefits of your initiative. Use data and real-world examples to illustrate your success.
- Show Innovation: Emphasise any innovative approaches or techniques you used. Explain why these were effective and how they contributed to the success of your initiative.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline EXTENDED: October 31st, 2024
- Shortlist Announcement: November 27th, 2024
- Awards Ceremony: March 12th, 2025
Contact Information
- For any questions or further information, please contact:
- Email: info@counterfraudconference.co.uk
- Website: https://www.counterfraudconference.co.uk/
We look forward to receiving your submissions and celebrating your achievements in countering fraud within the public sector. Good luck!
Evelyn Woodland
Experienced Marketing Manager with a history of working in the events industry. Marketing lead for Govnet Justice portfolio, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication from Simon Fraser University.
