These awards celebrate and recognise the outstanding contributions of fundraisers from across the region and will be presented at the end of the Chartered Institute Yorkshire Conference in February.
The deadline for submitting nominations is 23:59 on Friday 24 January.
Let’s put Yorkshire on the map!
This award is all about celebrating a fundraiser who’s shown real excellence in fundraising and has been a shining example of their fundraising profession in the past year.
The judges will be looking for some evidence of some/ one of the following areas:
- A track record of consistently great results in fundraising
- Inspiring other fundraisers
- Continually going above and beyond in their fundraising efforts
- A passion for sharing knowledge and best practise to help other fundraisers grow
- The ability to introduce fresh, innovative fundraising ideas to the charity
We can’t wait to hear about the amazing fundraisers doing great things across the region!
This award is all about recognising a fundraising star from the region who has been in a fundraising role for less than 2 years but has shown incredible potential as they have entered their career journey.
The entry should explain how the nominees have made a difference to the organisation they work for. Judges will be looking for examples such as:
- A standout fundraising achievement
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Early signs of leadership potential
- A creative, innovative approach to fundraising
- Engaging new people or communities with no prior connection to the charity
We can’t wait to hear about the rising stars in our region!
This award celebrates an outstanding fundraising campaign in the region that deserves to be recognised as the best of the year. The campaign must have taken place in whole or part between 1 January 2024 and December 2024.
The judges will be open to a variety of submissions, including multi-channel or discipline-specific campaigns. Whether it’s individual giving, legacy, digital, or a campaign tailored to a specific audience, we’re looking for campaigns that demonstrate excellence, creativity, innovation, and a real connection between supporters and beneficiaries.
This award recognises an outstanding fundraising leader who has shown exceptional leadership, vision, and impact in driving fundraising success. The winner will be someone who has made a significant difference through their strategic direction, team development, and innovative approaches to fundraising.
The Fundraising Leader of the Year could be a Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Director, or anyone in a leadership role who has shown true dedication to inspiring their team and achieving remarkable results.
Judges will be looking for examples such as:
- Evidence of the nominee’s ability to lead and inspire their team effectively.
- Examples of how their leadership style fosters trust, motivation, and a strong team culture.
- Instances where the nominee has demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating challenges
- A demonstrated commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
We can’t wait to hear about the inspiring fundraising leaders who are shaping the future of region!
For a team of fundraisers who, in the view of their peers, have demonstrated exceptional teamwork, innovation, and impact in delivering outstanding fundraising results for their charity.
Entries may be submitted by team members, colleagues, or external supporters.
The entry should explain the context and background to the team and will include some or all of the following information.
- Evidence of teamwork and collaboration that led to significant fundraising success.
- Demonstration of innovative approaches to fundraising.
- A significant and measurable improvement in the charity’s fundraising performance as a result of the team’s efforts.
- Effective engagement with donors, supporters, or the wider community.
- Leadership within the team and a commitment to shared success.
- Adaptability in overcoming challenges to achieve goals.
- Development of a positive and supportive team culture.
Let’s celebrate Yorkshire’s fundraising heroes—submit your nominations today!