Neuro-rehab professionals, families and charity workers are being urged to submit nominations for the Inspirational Contribution Award, one of the standout categories in the NR Times Awards 2026, before entries close at midnight on 30th September.
The award is designed to shine a light on the countless stories of hope that emerge across the brain and spinal injury community every day.
Whether it’s a patient defying the odds to hit a milestone no one expected, a clinician going above and beyond to help a client reach new heights, or a charity worker or family member quietly holding a support network together, the Inspirational Contribution Award exists to make sure these stories get the recognition they deserve.
The category is deliberately broad, reflecting just how many forms inspiration can take within neuro-rehab.
It isn’t limited to clinicians or care staff – patients, volunteers, fundraisers and relatives are all eligible to be nominated, provided their contribution has genuinely changed lives for the better.
About the category sponsor
Richardson Care is a family owned business with a 30-year proven track record.
We provide specialist residential care and rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury and for those with learning disabilities. Our continued success is a direct result of the professionalism of our staff and our continuous commitment to invest in their development.
Our staff are selected for their qualities of reliability, integrity, caring nature and professionalism.
Richardson Care recognises the importance of having an experienced multi- disciplinary team, to deliver person-centred care, supporting service users to achieve their personal goals and fulfil their potential.
Our ethos is always to provide a socially inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued, enabling them to experience the best quality of life that they can.
How to nominate
Entries can be submitted via the official nomination form on the NR Times Awards 2026 page.
Anyone with questions about what judges are looking for in this or any other category is encouraged to contact awards coordinator Gordon Stribling at [email protected].
