How to nominate

How to nominate or recognise someone

You can choose to either nominate someone for a Regis Care Award or recognise them for living our Regis Values. Here is how:

Regis Care Awards Nomination

1. Identify an employee, team or volunteer you would like to nominate.
2. Review the Award categories and criteria to select the most relevant category.
3. Address the Award criteria in your nomination and provide detailed examples of their work, contributions and achievements.
4. Where possible, include supporting documentation such as photos or positive feedback to strengthen your nomination.

Values-Based Recognition

1. Identify an employee, team or volunteer you would like to recognise.
2. Select the ‘Recognition’ category.
3. Outline how they exemplify the Regis Values – Optimism, Passion, Integrity and Respect.

Submit your nomination or recognition by Thursday 4 September 2025

EXAMPLE 1: Nomination for Outstanding Carer

1. How does this person show dignity and respect to residents, and support their individual needs and preferences?

Maria always treats residents with kindness and respect. She listens carefully to what each person likes and needs. For example, she knows that Mr. Thompson, who has dementia, feels calm when he hears classical music. So, she plays his favorite music every morning to help him feel safe and happy. She always speaks gently and makes sure residents feel valued.

2. How does this person give high-quality care that improves residents’ lives and supports their independence?

Maria gives excellent care that helps residents feel better and more confident. One resident had surgery and needed help walking again. Maria worked with the physio team to create a gentle exercise plan. She encouraged the resident every day, and now they can walk on their own again. Maria always gives residents choices and helps them do things for themselves when possible.

3. How is this person reliable and dependable?

Maria is always on time and ready to work. She pays attention to every detail and never misses anything important. Her team feels calm when she is working because they know the residents are safe with her. She often helps by working extra shifts when needed and always gives clear handovers to the next team.

4. How does this person work well with others and help create a positive team environment?

Maria is a great team member. She helps new staff learn and always shares her knowledge. She is calm, friendly, and respectful to everyone. Her positive attitude makes the workplace better for both staff and residents.

EXAMPLE 2: Nomination for Outstanding Leadership

1. How has this person supported Regis’ vision ‘to lead aged care with hearts and minds’, inspiring and motivating others in the process?

Sharon leads with both care and intelligence. She always reminds the team that aged care is about treating people with kindness and respect. She shares stories and examples that help staff feel proud of their work. Sharon often says, “We care with our hearts, and we think with our minds,” and she shows this every day. Her passion inspires others to do their best and feel proud to work at Regis.

2. How has this person set and achieved ambitious goals, shown inclusive leadership, built diverse teams, and pursued continuous improvement?

Sharon set a goal to improve resident satisfaction and staff engagement. She brought together a team with different backgrounds and skills to work on new ideas. She made sure everyone had a voice and felt included. One big success was a new feedback system that helped staff understand what residents needed. Because of this, resident satisfaction scores went up, and staff felt more connected to their work. Sharon always looks for ways to improve and encourages others to do the same.

3. In what ways has this person shown genuine care for other team members and managed relationships effectively?

Sharon truly cares about her team. She checks in with staff regularly and listens to their concerns. When someone is going through a tough time, she offers support and flexibility. She builds strong relationships by being honest, respectful, and fair. Staff feel safe talking to her, and they trust her leadership.

4. How has this person led through transformation and change, while supporting and mentoring others to promote their growth?

Sharon led the team through a major change when the Home introduced new care technology. She made sure everyone had training and felt confident using the new system. She also mentored team leaders, helping them grow in their roles. Because of her support, the change went smoothly, and staff felt ready and supported. Sharon believes in helping others grow and succeed.