These are the key dates for the NHS Parliamentary Awards:

4 March 2020 – public launch

Programme launches in Parliament – MPs will receive resources to support them in making a call for nominations in through their local media.

1 May 2020 – nominations close

Competition closes to nominations at midnight. Sifting process begins within regional teams.

15 June 2020 – national shortlist announced

Public announcement of shortlisted nominees. Each category will have seven shortlisted nominees comprising the regional champions from each of the NHS regions – East of England, London, Midlands, North East and Yorkshire, North West, South East and South West.

1 July 2019 – awards ceremony

Competition culminates in an awards ceremony in Parliament, to which all shortlisted nominees and their MPs will be invited.