Third sector workers in Oxfordshire and beyond are being urged to get their nominations in for awards celebrating those in the not-for-profit health and care sector before the deadline.

The Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards, organised by Care Management Matters and developed in conjunction with the National Care Forum, are set to honour individuals and organisations making a significant impact in their communities.

The awards celebrate hard work, dedication, innovation, and excellence within the not-for-profit sector.

Anyone can enter themselves or nominate someone else in one of the categories, regardless of their position in an organisation or the support they provide.

There is no charge for entries, but the closing date for nominations, which can be made online, is Friday, October 23.

The Markel 3rd Sector Care AwardsThe Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards (Image: CMM) Neil Galjaard, divisional managing director at Markel, said: "Every year, we are inspired by the incredible stories of how people and organisations across the UK make a real difference in people’s lives.

"So we want to hear from those working in the not-for-profit sector in Oxford to celebrate their work and provide them with the recognition they deserve.

"As we prepare for our 11th award ceremony next year, we are honoured to be associated with Care Management Matters and the awards.

"Proud to be different, the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards are free to enter, tickets to the ceremony are gifted, and judges on the panel have lived experience - by removing barriers to enter, we ensure we really are celebrating the very best of those in the third sector."

Lisa Werthmann, director at Care Management Matters, added: "It is a real privilege to have founded and organise the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards - which is such a significant and uplifting event.

"I urge everyone working in this sector to nominate your colleagues and also recognise your own hard work so that we continue to recognise excellence through what promises to be a truly inspiring celebration."

Those successfully shortlisted will be gifted tickets to the awards ceremony, to be held at The Grand Hotel in Birmingham on Friday, March 14, 2025.

The event will bring together leaders in health and social care from across the UK to applaud and learn about the diverse work of the winners and finalists.

Insurance specialist Markel is widely recognised as a key supporter of the care sector through the provision of specialist insurance, legal, tax, and consultancy capability.

One such capability the company provides to the sector is its specialist care consultancy, Markel Care Practitioners, which helps across a range of issues such as risk management, inspection preparation, and continuity planning.