Speaking about the Awards, Paul O'Brien, APSE Chief Executive, said, "The APSE Service Awards are uniquely placed to recognise the enormous effort and dedication of our vital frontline services. We received an overwhelming number of submissions for the Awards this year, with each one demonstrating a clear commitment to the goals of continuous improvement and the delivery of excellence in public services. On behalf of everyone at APSE I would like to say a massive thank you to all of our finalists – you are a credit to the communities you serve."
The APSE Awards are specific to frontline services provided by UK local authorities. The awards are agreed by a panel of expert judges. This year, the Awards included 22 categories, covering the vast majority of local services. The shortlist for the prestigious Overall Council of the Year in Service Delivery Award is still under deliberation and will be announced at a later date.
The winners will be announced at the APSE Annual Charity Awards Dinner, in aid of Parkinson’s UK, on Thursday 15 September 2022 at the brand-new state-of the-art Swansea Arena. The ceremony will take place at the rise of the APSE Annual Seminar, this year set against the stunning Swansea Bay and Gower Peninsula.
Alternatively, if you only wish to attend the charity dinner, it is essential you complete the booking request form here. If you are a finalist but you are unable to attend the awards dinner please still use this form to tell us your details so that we can post a copy of your finalist certificate to you after the event.
Please ensure you submit your booking request form no later than Thursday 19 August to avoid disappointment.
Early booking is extremely advisable as this event sells out quickly and places cannot be guaranteed.
The Annual Seminar and charity dinner is the highlight of the APSE year. It also our busiest event. Therefore, to avoid confusion and disappointment, please read our FAQ page. If that doesn’t answer your question feel free to contact our APSE Service Awards Team on serviceawards@apse.org.uk.
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Best Workforce Initiative Sponsored by
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Best Housing, Regeneration or New Build Initiative Sponsored by
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Best Efficiency and Transformation Initiative
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Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative (inc. Social Care) Sponsored by
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Best Public/Private Partnership Working Initiative Sponsored by
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Best Collaborative Working Initiative (with other public sector or third sector) Sponsored by
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Best Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship Initiative Sponsored by
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Best Community and Neighbourhood Initiative (inc. Community Safety)
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