How we assess the British Red Cross Values Awards 

You can nominate an individual or a team. Nominations are assessed on how well a British Red Cross volunteer or staff member goes above and beyond the expectations in their role description. 

Nominations should explain the impact of their actions or how they made a difference, and how they demonstrated one or more of our values. Please ensure that you do not copy and paste nominations for several individuals or several teams.

The Values In Action forum will decide what level is awarded.  For making a Significant Contribution, recipients will receive a certificate. For an Exceptional Contribution to our work, recipients will receive a badge and certificate.

Our values - Dynamic, Courageous, Compassionate and Inclusive - are at the heart of what we do. The information below will help you write your nomination and explain which values have been demonstrated

Compassionate

Being compassionate is about standing for kindness and ensuring people come first, no matter who or where they are. 

In action this may look like:

• listening and communicating thoughtfully
• building relationships, understanding other’s individuals needs and perspectives
• providing targeted and timely support, enabling others to thrive

See the person first – Look after myself – Empower others

Courageous

Being courageous is about being bold and not being scared to test creative ideas. It can mean going the extra mile.

In action this may look like:

• communicating openly, transparently and with integrity
• respectfully challenging ideas
• taking on new challenges

Speak up – Commit - Be authentic

Dynamic

Being dynamic is about moving forward, adapting, innovating and learning. Being calm, quick and efficient when the unexpected happens.

In action this may look like:

• being open to change and different ways of doing things
• testing ideas
• building skills and abilities

Experiment – Adapt - Grow

Inclusive

Being inclusive is about being open to all, treating each other with dignity and respect. Celebrating, valuing and supporting every person’s uniqueness.

In action this may look like:

• seeking out, listening and learning from people with different perspectives and experience
• challenging the barriers people face
• recognise, respect and celebrate peoples' difference

Collaborate – Advocate – Create space

General tips for submitting nominations:

• Describe how the person’s actions made a difference
• Make use of the word limit – the Values in Action Forum want to hear all about how this person or team has gone above and beyond
• Explain how they upheld the Values or Fundamental Principles 
• Do not include identifiable details of service users (eg names and personal information)