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Life After Stroke Awards 2016 –

tips for successful nominations

Recognising the achievements of everyone affected by stroke

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

Life After Stroke Awards judges

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 lasa@stroke.org.uk)

• Links to website, Facebook or Twitter pages

Stroke Group Award winners 2014, with Kim Woodburn

01527 908 927

Open 2 November 2015