Entries are now open for the Guardian Public Service Awards 2019. The annual awards showcase projects, teams and individuals making a real difference to people’s lives.
The Guardian Public Service Awards are free to enter and are open to all those working in the UK’s public services, whether in a public body, private firm or voluntary organisation.
There are 12 categories in total, which this year includes two new awards; ‘climate champions’, which will celebrate a public service project or team that has made real strides in demonstrating environmental excellence, while ‘workforce wellbeing’ will be awarded to an outstanding project that has supported the health and wellbeing of staff working in public service.
A panel of external experts and Guardian public service journalists will assess the entries for this year’s awards and also draw up the shortlist for the public servant of the year award, which will open to a public vote in October.
David Brindle, public services editor and panel chair, Guardian News & Media said:
“Austerity has put the dedication of public service workers to the test – and they haven’t been found wanting. Excellent public services are the hallmark of a civilised society. They exemplify our core values of mutuality, fairness and common decency. As long as we can still point to such services, and tip our hats to them, we can be sure that we haven’t wholly lost our way.”
Entries for the Guardian Public Service Awards close on 15 July 2019 and the winners will be announced at the end of November at a ceremony in London.
A full list of categories and criteria, including information on how to enter can be found here.
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For more information please contact:
publicservicesawards@theguardian.com
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