This award celebrates individuals whose exceptional contributions often take place behind the scenes yet have a profound and lasting impact on their organisation, clients, and colleagues. These individuals consistently demonstrate reliability, dedication, and initiative, quietly driving excellence without seeking recognition.
Successful candidates will be those who have made meaningful contributions that elevate service quality, strengthen teams, and support the smooth functioning of operations.
This category aims to highlight the professionals whose commitment, integrity, and everyday actions make a significant difference, even if their efforts are not always in the spotlight.
Who Should Enter
This is an individual award for either a TPI Scotland Individual member, an employee of a TPI Scotland Company member or an employee of a TPI Partner and non-Partner who work for a TPI Scotland Company Member. This award celebrates individuals who consistently go above and beyond to make a significant yet often unrecognised contribution to their organisation, team, or community through dedication, hard work, and selflessness, recognising those whose efforts might otherwise go unnoticed.
Nomination Criteria
Nominations must be submitted by a colleague or client and approved by a director or senior team lead.
Judging Criteria
1. Dedication, Commitment, and Leading by Example (40%) – up to 400 words
Judges will look for:
- Evidence of exceptional reliability, hard work, and willingness to go above and beyond
- Consistent demonstration of integrity and professionalism
- Clear examples of how the nominee inspires and motivates others through their actions
- Instances of leading by example, fostering collaboration, or positively influencing outcomes.
2. Positive Impact and Meaningful Contribution (25%) – up to 250 words
Judges will look for:
- Demonstrated ability to make a significant difference within their team, organisation, or community
- Tangible improvements to processes, morale, service quality, or outcomes for others
- Examples that show the nominee’s work has had a measurable or lasting effect.
3. Selflessness, Support, and Community Spirit (20%) – up to 200 words
Judges will look for:
- Acts of kindness, mentorship, or practical support offered to colleagues, clients, or community members
- Evidence of placing the needs of others above personal recognition
- Behaviours that strengthen team cohesion, trust, and a positive working environment.
4. Adaptability and Resilience (15%) – up to 150 words
Judges will look for:
- Ability to navigate challenges or unexpected circumstances with composure and determination
- Examples of overcoming obstacles while maintaining high standards of service
- Demonstrated flexibility, problem-solving, and perseverance during difficult situations.
Submission Requirements
- Entries will be assessed across the four key areas of each category’s judging criteria
- Attach at least one supporting document that illustrate excellence in the category
- Include a headshot and/or company logo (for individuals or companies as applicable)
- Provide a 100-word summary (for individuals or companies as applicable).
Submission Tip
- Provide clear, specific examples that demonstrate impact and results.
- Include measurable outcomes wherever possible (metrics, client feedback, project results)
- Where applicable, ensure nominations are approved by a senior team lead, director or client before submission
- Keep the submission concise, focused, and structured according to the judging criteria
- Allow time to gather and verify supporting materials before submission.
Deadline
All entries must be submitted by 18:00 on the 15th January 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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