Applicants should use the following questions to structure their nomination.
1. How is a culture of continuous improvement embedded into everyday behaviours and routines?
Describe how improvement is part of day-to-day work rather than isolated projects. Include examples of routines, habits, leadership behaviours, or systems that reinforce continuous improvement across the organisation.
2. How does the organisation engage and empower its workforce to contribute to improvement?
Provide evidence of workforce engagement, including idea generation, problem-solving, and decision-making at different levels. Explain how people are encouraged, supported, and trusted to take ownership of improvement.
3. What evidence demonstrates a sustained cultural shift beyond individual initiatives or projects?
Explain how the culture has been maintained over time. Include examples of how improvement behaviours have continued despite changes in leadership, priorities, or external pressures.
4. What behavioural or mindset changes have been observed as a result of this culture?
Include clear examples showing shifts in attitudes, confidence, collaboration, accountability, or ways of working. Where possible, link these changes to measurable outcomes or qualitative feedback.
5. Why should this organisation be recognised as a leading example of a culture of improvement?
Summarise what sets this culture apart, its long-term impact, and how it could inspire or be replicated by others seeking to embed improvement as a way of working.