Nominations are open for the 2025 Markel 3rd Sector Awards.

The awards recognise the 'hard work, dedication, innovation, and excellence' of individuals and organisations in the not-for-profit health and care sector.

Whether you work for a small community group or a large organisation, such as a hospice or care home provider, the awards want to hear from you.

The awards, organised by Care Management Matters (CMM) and developed with the National Care Forum, celebrate those who make a 'significant impact' in their communities.

Anyone can enter or nominate someone else, regardless of their position in an organisation or the support they provide within the not-for-profit sector.

There is no charge for entries, but nominations must be submitted by Friday, October 23.

Neil Galjaard, divisional managing director at Markel, said: "Every year, we are inspired by the incredible stories of how people and organisations across the UK make a real difference in people’s lives – so we want to hear from those working in the not-for-profit sector in Bolton to celebrate their work and provide them with the recognition they deserve."

The awards ceremony will take place at The Grand Hotel in Birmingham on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Tickets to the event will be gifted to those who are successfully shortlisted.

The ceremony will bring together leaders in health and social care from across the UK to applaud and learn about the work of the winners and finalists.

Mr Galjaard said: "As we prepare for our 11th award ceremony next year, we are honoured to be associated with CMM and the awards.

"Proud to be different, the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards are free to enter, tickets to the ceremony are gifted and judges on the panel have lived experience – by removing barriers to enter, we ensure we really are celebrating the very best of those in the third sector."

Lisa Werthmann, director at CMM, said: "It is a real privilege to have founded and organise the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards – which is such a significant and uplifting event.

"I urge everyone working in this sector to nominate your colleagues and also recognise your own hard work so that we continue to recognise excellence through what promises to be a truly inspiring celebration."

Markel provides specialist insurance, legal, tax, and consultancy capability.

Their specialist care consultancy, Markel Care Practitioners, help with a range of issues such as risk management, inspection preparation, and continuity planning.

For more information about the awards and how to nominate, visit care.uk.markel.com/care-awards.