Westminster Award Nomination Form

Nomination Form

Thank you for your interest in the 2024 Cadet Vocational College Westminster Award.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for exceptional young people who are already good cadets but who also have additional qualities that would make them a Westminster Award winner.

These could include:

A good candidate is likely to be a selfless, determined individual who always keeps their head up and remains positive
An inspiring character who truly makes a difference to the lives of those around them
A person who is resilient and exhibits compassion, is caring and supportive, inclusive and respectful
An individual who is involved in their community, social action or volunteering
Someone who may have overcome a personal challenge and has needed to work harder to achieve their goals

We receive a large number of nominations each year, so the more information you can give us, the better it helps us understand why your nominee is a potential winner.

How do I nominate someone?

By completing the form below. Please complete all fields and remember to keep a copy of your answers before you submit.

Nominations can be made by a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (CFAV) or by a cadet on behalf of a fellow cadet.

Section 1 - tell us who you are (the person writing this nomination)

I am a:(Required)

Your title / rank(Required)

Forename(Required)

Surname(Required)

Position(Required)

Cadet / Uniformed Youth Organisation name(Required)

Unit name(Required)

Email address(Required)

Re-enter email address(Required)

Contact number(Required)

Section 2 - about your nominee

VQ number(Required)

Forename(Required)

Surname(Required)

Title / Rank(Required)

Date of birth(Required)

Their date of birth

Email address(Required)

Re-enter email address(Required)

Section 3 - your nomination

In no more than 500 words each explain clearly and concisely what makes your nominee a potential winner in answer to the following three questions.

Outside of their cadet activities, is your nominee engaged in any volunteering, community or social action? If so where, for who and for how long?(Required)

Has your nominee demonstrated any personal values such as compassion, selflessness, being supportive, being inclusive or ‘going the extra mile’ to help others and make a difference to their lives? If so, briefly describe how, when and where.(Required)

Has your nominee needed to address or overcome a personal challenge in order to pursue their goals? Have they shown resilience and determination in the face of obstacles? If so, please provide a brief example.(Required)

Section 4 - the endorsement (please read carefully)

If Section 2 has been written by a cadet, then this section MUST be completed by a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer at your unit to endorse your nomination. If Section 3 has been written by a CFAV, then this area is optional and can be written by a fellow cadet, CFAV or anyone else who wishes to endorse the nomination.

I am a:

Title / Rank

Forename

Surname

Position

Cadet / Uniformed Youth Organisation name

Unit name

Email address

Re-enter email address

Contact number

Do you have any further comment?

Eligibility confirmation

By submitting this nomination, I confirm, to the best of my knowledge, that my nominee was born between 1st September 2005 and 31st August 2007 and that they have completed Unit 1 of their Cadet Vocational College-led BTEC Level 2 qualification in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community (this is a minimum requirement).