How to write a standout Nomination & Top Tips
Before you start writing your nomination, here are some important things to remember that should help you submit a standout form.
Read the criteria for each award to make sure you are nominating for the right award.
Make sure you have the contact details for the person you are nominating (Email, Tel and where possible their EN Membership ID). If under 18 you will need a parent or guardians contact details.
Reach out to others who will be able to help you and consider others who may be considering putting them forward for an award, one brilliant nomination will be better than lots of smaller ones. Judging is not based on number of nominations per person.
Jot down some key achievements and stories you want to share before you start writing.
For the Special recognition award you will need specific information in regards to roles they have carried out and the length of time they did them for, so make sure you have this information before or speak to them directly to ask.
Get some quotes from others and consider hearing from different voices.
Align your answer to the question and focus on the criteria for the award. Focus on the impact they have had with specific examples.
Tell the story and focus on the above and beyond things they have done or achieved. If you use AI it is likely other nominations will be very similar to your nomination as well. Think about how you make your nomination stand out and tell it from the heart.
Provide specific examples, measurable outcomes, and timeframes where possible. General statements of praise are less helpful than clear evidence of impact that will assist in the shortlisting process.
Top tips for completing a form (Netball Version)
Stay inside the goal circle – connect clearly to the criteria.
Choose your position – pick the category that best matches your nominee.
Keep your passes clean – focus on the key information that really matters.
Let the play speak – use strong, specific examples to show impact.
Stick to the scoreboard – focus on facts, outcomes, and real achievements.
Use your court time wisely – make every word count.
Don’t risk a held ball – start early and gather insights from teammates.
And remember: one brilliant, well‑crafted nomination will score far more than several short, rushed ones.
Top tips for JotForm
2026 sees the Centenary ONE Awards use JotForm for nominations, this has been designed to be a simple process that will help individuals complete the form.
The form will easily guide nominators through 3 sections
Section 1 – Nominator and Nominee personal information
Section 2 – Specific questions aligned to the criteria for the award
Section 3 – Quotes from others to support your nomination
Some questions will have a maximum word count that you will not be able to exceed.
Some questions are mandatory and you will not be able to progress until the information is completed.
Once you have completed and submitted your nomination form, the person you have nominated will receive an automated email 24 hours after your nomination to inform them they have been nominated. To complete the process, they will be asked to confirm some information, answer 3 short questions and add a photo of themselves.
It is recommended that you let them know, as not only is it is nice to hear the news from the person that has nominated you, but you can then also remind them to keep an eye on their emails including their junk box.
After submission you will have 24 hours to go back and add anything you may need to, or if you suddenly remember something that you want to add. After these 24 hours you will no longer be able to access the form.