BET 2020 STAFF AWARDS –RECOGNISING EXCEPTIONAL STAFF

BET IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE BET AWARDS 2020, THE FIRST EVER TRUST-WIDE AWARD CEREMONY RECOGNISING EXCEPTIONAL STAFF AND EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND SUPPORT ACROSS BET.

The Awards Ceremony will take place at TPS on Friday 28 February, with nominees enjoying a delicious meal and a great evening, culminating in the announcement of the winners in eleven categories:

Game Changer of the Year – a colleague who consistently challenges the status quo and performs remarkably.

The Enjoy Respect Achieve Award – awarded to the colleague who personifies the Bohunt ethos in all they do.

The Trust First Award – someone who puts the Trust first and foremost in their thoughts and deeds.

The Green Chicken School of the Year Award – the award for the school who work as a unit to provide the best for their students and colleagues and supports other BET schools to be the best they can be.

Outstanding Leadership Award – someone who shows tenacity, is inspiring and leads by example.

Long Service Award – recognises an employee for his or her longevity or tenure within a BET school.

The Innovation Award – for forward-thinking colleagues who use original and effective teaching and learning methods or who demonstrate impressive use of technology/ICT in their everyday approach to their role.

Inspiration Award – an individual or team working at any BET school who has shone whilst battling adversity.

Support Staff Team of the Year – Support staff teams that have worked as a collaborative unit within their own school and/or across the Trust with other schools to provide the best for their students, colleagues and community.

The Teacher/ Team of the Year (teachers only)

• English teacher or team

• Maths teacher or team

• Humanities teacher or team

• Science, Technology or Engineering teacher of team

• Arts and Expressive Arts teacher or team

• PE teacher or team

• New teacher (joined since September 2018)

The final award, the Chair’s Award, will be made at the discretion of our Chair of Trustees, Dr Ray Morton, to an outstanding individual or team. After nominations close, the task of shortlisting applications will begin with those making the shortlist in all categories invited to the ceremony in February.

FRIDAY 17 JANUARY. TAKE A CHANCE ON THE ‘LUCK OF THE LEAP YEAR’ AND GET GOING!

How To Make A Nomination

Video nominations - by email

We are encouraging staff to make video nominations of up to 60 seconds long. The video can include the staff member or team, or just you telling us why you think your colleague(s) should win. Please email entries to: awards@bohunttrust.com

• Choose the most appropriate category for your nomination. If you are unsure, ask a colleague for advice!

• First impressions count - try to make an impact early on in your submission.

• If it’s a team entry, involve them from the start. It can make your submission more detailed and interesting.

• Tell a good story. Make sure your nomination has a good start, middle and end - and keep it simple

• Ask a colleague to review your nomination - they may make suggestions you had not thought of

• If you have any questions, please contact Polly Sharpe on 01428 725904 or Tessa Wright on 01428 724324 ext. 314

Online

Alternatively, you can nominate online, by visiting www.bohunttrust.com/bet-awards/