Participating in the FHT Excellence Awards presents an incredible opportunity to shine a spotlight on your achievements within the world of holistic therapies.
At FHT, we thrive on uncovering the inspiring stories and unwavering dedication that fuel your endeavours. The Excellence Awards serve as a platform to celebrate the outstanding therapists who form the core of our membership, showcasing your exemplary practices.
Winning, or even being short-listed for an award has many benefits, some further reaching than you may have thought about. Excellence Awards can make a real impact in the world of holistic therapy and promote positive action within education and the therapies you’re so passionate about.
Have you filled out your application yet? Here’s six reasons why you should:
Promoting Excellence in Education
Education based awards emphasise competence and professionalism, helping to safeguard the industry’s reputation and public safety. Awards like FHT Student of the Year and Tutor of the Year recognise training providers who are committed to equipping students with the skills needed to excel in the industry.
Promote Your Business
Securing an award can help to elevate your business. Seeking recognition for your hard work is an excellent way to show clients they’re in good hands, and may even attract new ones. Local media often eagerly covers success stories from community members. Being shortlisted or winning an award could bring opportunities to feature in press releases or local radio, offering valuable exposure for your business. Additionally, it enhances your CV, setting you apart from other candidates in job applications.
Promoting the Therapies You Love
Receiving awards brings valuable publicity, serving as a powerful tool to showcase the remarkable benefits of various therapies to potential clients, employers, and healthcare commissioners. If you’re affiliated with a charity or similar organisation, this recognition extends to them as well. If you’re hesitant about nominating yourself, consider it as advocating for your favourite therapy instead. Remember that finalists and highly commended individuals often garner similar publicity to the award winners, generating great exposure for their practice.
Funding Therapy Services and Research
Regrettably, numerous therapy services rely on charitable donations and alternative funding sources to maintain support for their clients. Winning an award can showcase the significance of your work and enhance your applications for additional funding. Likewise, individuals engaged in therapy research can also reap similar benefits.
Promoting Best Practice
There are two crucial issues that emerge from our annual FHT survey every year. Firstly, there’s the concern about inadequate standards in training and practice, and the consequent impact on the reputation of professional therapists. Secondly, there’s the issue of insufficient recognition from medical and other professionals, which can impede the integration of therapies into mainstream care.
Membership in the FHT and inclusion in our Accredited Therapist Register help to showcase your professionalism, but awards also play a pivotal role. By publicising the stories behind each winner, we can show the world what exemplary practice entails and how therapists can collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient-centred care and treatment outcomes.
Good for Existing Clients and Staff
Examining your business with an external perspective can be a useful exercise. Participating in awards prompts you to assess your business for strengths and areas for improvement. Even without winning, this exercise can prove invaluable for business growth. If you do go on to win, securing an award can leave a lasting impression on existing clients, potentially fostering repeat business and referrals. For employers, sharing and celebrating award success with staff can ignite inspiration and motivation. Moreover, an award serves as a compelling tool for attracting new talent when expanding your team.
Enter Now!
Simply visit the members area today and let us know a bit more about yourself or the person you’re nominating by filling out the entry form for your specific award!
Entries are open to all FHT members and accredited course providers. You can enter in more than one award.
Applications open 01 May 2024 and close 30 June 2024.
We look forward to hearing your responses. Good luck!
For any queries about Excellence Awards, please email education@fht.org.uk for more guidance.
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