Don’t miss the chance to nominate your leader of the year

By Published On: 18 July 2025
Don’t miss the chance to nominate your leader of the year

NR Times readers are being encouraged to nominate their leader of the year at the third annual NR Times Awards.

The People’s Choice: Leader of the Year award will recognise the individual, from whatever branch of neuro-rehab they operate in, who has truly excelled in their field through leadership, contribution, commitment and compassion.

The award, sponsored by St Andrew’s Healthcare, will be chosen by a public vote after the nomination process, with the winner announced at a virtual event in October.

 

The award attracted some 674 votes in 2024, with Natalie MacKenzie of BIS Services revealed as the clear winner.

The winner of the award will receive a trophy and be interviewed by an NR Times journalists.

Both the winner and nominees will receive extensive coverage across all NR Times platforms.

NR Times commercial editor, Gordon Stribling, said: “We all know someone who goes above and beyond to inspire, innovate and lead in neurorehabilitation.

“Now is the time to recognise their impact.

“This is your chance to nominate a colleague, mentor,  trailblazer or indeed yourself for the Leader of the Year Award, and help us celebrate those who are truly changing lives through their leadership.”

The Leader of the Year award is one nine up for grabs this year, with winners in the other categories chosen by the respective sponsor.

Award categories

Brain / spinal injury law firm of the year
sponsored by Neuro Case Management Ltd

Case management firm of the year
sponsored by Circle Health Group

People’s choice: Leader of the year
sponsored by St Andrew’s Healthcare

Therapy provider of the year
sponsored by Stewarts Law

Charity of the year
sponsored by Burnetts

The ‘above and beyond’ award
sponsored by BIS Services

Lifetime achievement
Proclaim Group

Inspirational contribution
sponsored by Tru Rehab

Judges’ Choice Award
sponsored by Iris Care Group

Key dates:

30th August: Nominations for ‘People’s Choice’ close
30th September: Nominations for all other categories close
Throughout October: Shortlisting and judging process + public voting for ‘People’s Choice’ Award
November: Winners announced during an online video presentation

Find out about the NR Times Awards and enter for free here.

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