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FAQs

Who is eligible to enter the awards?
Can I enter more than one award?
Can I nominate my team / colleague / peer for an award?
How can I be sure you have received my entry?
What is the deadline for entering the awards?
When will I hear whether I have been shortlisted?
Is there an award ceremony for winning entrants?
If I am shortlisted, will I be able to bring guests to the award ceremony?
Can I change or withdraw my entry after submission?
Do you have to be based in the UK to enter the awards?
Can you explain how the entries are judged?
Is it possible to receive the judges’ comments on my entry if I am not successful?
How will the materials I submit be used?
Can I enter the same initiative in more than one category?

Who is eligible to enter the awards?
See the section on Who can enter QiC Excellence in Oncology?

Can I enter more than one award?
You can enter yourself or a colleague into a maximum of two categories. The judging panel may choose to move entries into alternative categories from those originally entered, if they deem it applicable.

Can I nominate my team / colleague / peer for an award?
You may nominate your team or colleagues/peers for an award. When nominating someone else, please ensure that you obtain his or her consent for you to enter on his or her behalf.

How can I be sure you have received my entry?
When you submit your award online (either as an online application or by uploading a Word form) you will receive an email confirming receipt of your entry. If you have not received a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting your entry, please call or e-mail Louise Bellamy on +44(0)1372 414253 or lbellamy@qualityincare.org.

What is the deadline for entering the awards?
All awards must be received no later than 5pm on Friday July 20, 2012.

When will I hear whether I have been shortlisted?
The shortlisted finalists will be informed by email in September.

Is there an award ceremony for winning entrants?
Shortlisted entrants will be invited to attend the Quality in Care Excellence in Oncology Awards ceremony and dinner on Tuesday November 6 at The Hilton, Liverpool, during the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) annual conference.

If I am shortlisted, will I be able to bring guests to the award ceremony?
You will be contacted directly if your entry is shortlisted – details regarding the award ceremony and accompanying guests will be provided at this stage.

Can I change or withdraw my entry after submission?
You can withdraw your entry at any time. Changes are not permitted to your entry after the submission deadline has passed.

Do you have to be based in the UK to enter the awards?
The Excellence in Oncology awards are only open to healthcare professionals working within the UK.

Can you explain how the entries are judged?
Please refer to the judging criteria and the Awards section for further information.

Is it possible to receive the judges’ comments on my entry if I am not successful?
Due to the historic volume of entries, the Quality in Care Excellence in Oncology Awards judges are unable to offer individual comments to entrants.

How will the materials I submit be used?
If your entry is shortlisted, the Awards organisers may like to reproduce a summary of your entry, photographs and any other supporting materials in the winners’ booklet or within other materials they produce to promote the Awards (eg press materials or on the website). On each award application form, there is a section for you to confirm you are happy for your materials to be used in this way. The Awards organisers will not use any materials if you do not give express permission.

Can I enter the same initiative in more than one category?
You can enter the same initiative into a maximum of 2 categories.

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