Tips for writing a strong Elysian Awards entry

Nominations are open for the Elysian Awards 2027. Here’s how to make yours count.

Anyone can enter

You can nominate yourself or someone else, and you can enter more than one category. Just submit a separate form for each one. All nominations go through our platform, AwardStage.

Choose the right category

Read through the categories before you submit. If your nominee fits more than one, you can enter both, just tailor each form to that category.

Tell us who they are

Start by describing the person or team you’re nominating. What do they do, and what kind of work or support are they involved in?

Tell us what makes them stand out

“She always goes above and beyond” is hard to score. Real examples, dates, and outcomes are not. Show what your nominee did, when, and what happened as a result.

Lead with impact

What difference have they made? A child who found their voice. A family who got the support they needed. A project that made a real difference. That’s what judges want to read.

Anything else?

There’s space at the end of the form for anything else you’d like the judges to know.

Add supporting materials

Testimonials, photos, and thank you messages can really strengthen your entry. If you’d like to include any, email them to us at awards@elysianuk.org.