• When are nominations excepted?
• What can be nominated?
• How should nominations be prepared and presented?
• How are nominations judged?
• When are the awards presented?

How should nominations be prepared and presented?

Nominations should be presented in written form and submitted in conjunction with an application form.

The nomination should explain the nature of the approach adopted in the area nominated, and why it has been successful. It may be appropriate to also explain why the nominated compliance practice is special or important in relation to similar activities by peer organizations (e.g., in relation to other long-term care providers of similar size; or other health care plans; or other pharmaceutical companies).

Illustrative materials should be included to support the written submission. These do not need to be exhaustive. Include sufficient materials to illustrate key aspects of your organization’s approach.

If an organization is nominating in an area (or aspect of an area) where there are written best practice criteria – it is advisable to address how your organization meets some or all of these criteria as part of the application. (Note: It is not expected that nominations will meet all the criteria in a given area. The criteria have been written to accommodate a variety of different types and sizes of health care organizations.)