Judges' Tips

Do

• Do watch the group heads recorded video on the Meet the Judges page.
• Understand it is essential that applicants explain how their initiative is different and innovative compared with others.
• Be clear that repeat applications must be evident as to how they have developed their service and addressed judges concerns since the last application
• Ensure the initiatives have been undertaken in the last 5 years (2014-19)
• Get your point across quickly and simply – remember judges review lots of entries
• Clearly state the innovation for your entry: what is different about your submission
• Clearly state your results: they are essential, and only those included in the application will be considered - supporting materials are not part of the initial judging process
• Write your entry against the specific criteria for the individual category you are entering
• Use simple explanations and clear punchy language
• Have a look at the case studies from teams previously recognised
• Have a look at the 7 Steps, a useful guide to writing your entry.

Don’t

• Don’t enter if you don’t have results, your entry will not be judged
• Don’t forget to attach and clearly mark any previous QiC Diabetes entries relating to the same initiative. Include the category it was entered into, placing (if applicable) and the feedback you received.
• Don’t exceed the submission length limit – 2500 words maximum
• Don’t use supporting materials as an overflow from the entry
• Don’t be afraid to show what the initiative or activity looked like – a picture says a thousand words.

Final tip

• Once you have written your entry, let a colleague who knows nothing about this initiative read it.