The Public Sector Counter Fraud Awards - Categories

For the individual who has done exceptional work and has demonstrated a strong sense of public service and commitment to their role in Counter Fraud. Someone who, in your opinion, over the last year has gone above and beyond what you would expect to achieve great things for their team, their organisation or the wider profession. They may have developed a new way of doing something, it may be a new product, process, or innovative new approach, or involve new technology that has been embraced, resulting in either better systems, improved outcomes or long-term achievements. They will have demonstrated the core values and behaviours of their organisation.

We are looking for:

• Nominees who have gone the ‘extra mile’ to deliver a project or initiative, demonstrating real dedication and commitment.
• Nominees who have challenged the status quo, or who have assessed the risks to develop a new approach that improved outcomes by innovating
• Created something new – process, system, partnership, collaboration etc
• Work that has inspired others to innovate or has the potential to do so.
• We would also welcome applications which focus on staff who have gone over and above to maintain team morale and effectiveness during Covid-19.

For the individual who has achieved a significant impact in a short space of time, embodying the values of their organisation and the wider Counter Fraud profession of being courageous, challenging, objective and collaborative. The Best Apprentice or Newcomer Award seeks to recognise apprentices or new recruits into the Counter Fraud sector who have made impressive progress in their work to date and show huge potential to go further. To enter, they must be either undertaking an apprenticeship at any level, or joined their department and are new to the Counter Fraud sector since 2019.  This award provides the opportunity to recognise valuable contributions and highlight an individual who are having an early influence on development, operational practice and impact in Counter Fraud.

We are looking for:

• Nominees who have demonstrated both potential to success and substantial achievement in a short space of time
• Nominees who have attempted something outside their comfort zone, or successfully delivered new approaches across their department

This award recognises the team or individual that has worked successfully in partnership with another department/organisation or multiple organisations. A great example of stakeholder engagement that could span the boundaries between sectors, departments or multiple teams. In a year that has brought about unique challenges and as we adapt to a new normal, we would like to celebrate a great example of cross-government  and cross-sector collaboration, sharing intelligence to aid prevention, detection and recovery of fraud and to shape the sector, creating better outcomes for the citizen in the national fight against fraud.

We will be looking for excellence in:

• Collaboration, innovation and creativity in relationship building, information sharing or a joint project that has been successful
• This award recognises projects, large or small, which have been designed and delivered through an effective and inspirational partnership, with a great investment in relationship building or process improvement to lay the foundations for future joint working.

This award recognises the team or department that has put diversity and inclusion at the heart of their culture with exemplary results.  To enter, they must have made a significant contribution to a positive diversity and inclusion agenda, making the team/department a great place to work that is representative of the public it serves.

We are looking for:

• Nominees who have demonstrated how it has initiated and led on actions to remove barriers, improve the working experience, engagement levels of employees and enable talented employees from underrepresented groups to realise their full potential
• promoted equality, raising awareness and championing diversity and inclusion throughout their team;
• Worked to create an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves and have a voice in their teams by incorporating D&I values and behaviours in a way that they work which results in a positive impact on team/departmental culture to leave a lasting legacy.

Team Working is pivotal to the success in the fight against economic crime. Team of the year looks to highlight accomplishments made by an effective team within any organisation. We are looking for things that have improved the practice mitigating fraud practices within your organisation or has improved the way your team can work to the benefit of your organisation. This could be a specific project or initiative or a string of successes of a set period of time.  The Team of the Year Award has been designed to recognise each and every member of the team and show how their teamwork has led to success and their consistent service.

We are looking for:

• Entrants must be able to demonstrate positive results over the last 12 months
• How the team delivered over and above that which is expected by stakeholders both internally and externally.
• The effectiveness of the relevant counter fraud work and how this is measured
• Use of counter fraud knowledge to make a significant contribution to the counter fraud function through sharing of best practice.

For outstanding contribution, we are looking for someone exceptional.  This peer-nominated award recognises an individual who has been influential and has significantly contributed to making a visible difference to Counter Fraud during their career to date. Nominations are invited for individuals who you believe are innovators, passionate, influencers who are delivering real and positive change. We would welcome nominations from across the sector whether they have been active in influencing policy, driving improvements in process or delivering significant operational successes

Employees must demonstrate initiative, exemplary individual achievement and contribution in their work, showing outstanding performance in their job role

For the individual of any grade who has demonstrated they are an effective leader, managing projects and/or teams to deliver improved outcomes.  Be seen as inspirational by their peers and colleagues.

We are looking for:

• Nominees who inspire and motivate others to deliver to their potential
• An inclusive, confident and engaging approach – involving colleagues, listening, respecting and acting on their feedback.
• Strong evidence that the nominee’s leadership is linked to improved performance by their organisation.