Governance Award
This award is being made to an individual, team or organisation that has actively contributed to the development of best practice in the area of integrated governance or improved governance performance
Entry Requirements:
A statement of up to 1,000 words setting out governance improvements that go beyond the delivery of an organisation’s statutory duties, The statement must include a brief description of the background and approach to the project, the tangible results of their work done and why the individual, team or organisation should be recognised. Good governance is about an improvement journey rather than a one-off initiative and while this award is for 2007/08, prior year commitment to good governance can also be recognised.
Judging Criteria
The HFMA Governance Award is given to individuals, teams or organisations who, in the opinion of the Awards Committee, meet the following criteria:
- Exceptional achievement in the corporate governance field
- Contribution to significant improvements of corporate governance practices
- Positive impact, with long-term significance, on one or more healthcare organisations
The Judges:
Barbara Byrne , Director of Finance & Information, West London Mental Health Trust
Andrew Geldard, Director of resources, North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Tim Crowley. Chairman, Internal Audit Practitioners Group
Closing date for nominations is Friday 26th September 2008. To download the 2008 Award Brochure, or to nominate click here