Our invitation to members
We invite all members of the Royal College of Podiatry to participate in our awards process by nomination or self nomination
Purpose of the relaunch
After a short hiatus in our awards activity, we were keen to return with a new programme of awards that is inclusive, accessible and reflects the broad spectrum of podiatric practice.
Strategic alignment
We have also designed the programme to align with the RCPod's new Mission Statement:
- We support best practice and foster excellent conditions for all podiatrists wherever they work
- We nuture, train and educate the next generation of podiatrists
- We champion active lives and the role of podiatrists in preventative care for everyone
- We research and develop new evidence-based treatments using person-centred and innovative care
Award categories
Student of the Year Award (pre-registration)
The Student of the Year Award will be granted in recognition of a student member who has demonstrated outstanding performance and contribution in various aspects of their education and professional development.
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Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award aims to recognise and encourage up and coming podiatrists who show great promise and potential in the early stages of their career.
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Clinical/Academic Educator of the Year Award
The Educator of the Year Award recognises a clinical or academic podiatry educator who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, skill and innovation in teaching and training.
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Research and Innovation Award
The Research and Innovation Award is for outstanding research and innovation in a healthcare context to improve efficiencies and deliver improved healthcare.Find out more
Podiatry Careers Champion
The Podiatry Careers Champion Award recognises an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement and support of podiatry as a career.Find out more
Podiatry Team of the Year Award
The Podiatry Team of the Year Award recognises a team of podiatry professionals who have demonstrated exceptional collaboration, innovation and impact in their Trust or Practice.Find out more
Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award
The Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who can demonstrate substantial, outstanding and exemplary contribution to the profession of podiatry over a sustained period of time. Award recipients are recognised for their long-standing commitment to quality improvement.
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Alf Morris Community Award
This award has been established in honour of the late President of the Royal College of Podiatry, the Right Honorable Lord Morris of Manchester AO QSO, who died in 2012. The award reflects Lord Morris's strong social conscience and the difference he made to the lives of ordinary disadvantaged people.
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Unsung Hero or Members' Choice Award
This award is to recognise and celebrate those members who have made significant, positive contributions to the profession, colleagues and patients without seeking recognition.Find out more
Volunteer of the Year Award
Volunteer of the Year Award aims to recognise members who have shown exceptional dedication, leadership and impact in a RCPod volunteering role supporting and advocating for members and the work of the profession.Find out more
Honorary Fellowship
To recognise individuals as honorary fellows who would not normally qualify for fellowship of the organisation.Find out more
Trade Union Rep of the Year Award
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How to make a nomination
Any member of the Royal College of Podiatry can make a nomination, or self-nomination, for one of our Awards. All nominations must be submitted using our Awards system.
Before you begin your nomination, please take time to think about the questions below:
- Why should the nominee be considered for this award?
- List the nominee's key achievements
- Provide a brief summary of the nominee's career history
- Please provide information on any other relevant achievements or awards held by the nominee
- Please provide a statement of suppport.
What happens next
The awards timeline
| June 2025: | Nominations open |
| December 2025: | Nominations close |
| February 2026: | Awards Committee meets |
| February 2026: | Successful applicants are contacted |
| June 2026: | Awards ceremony takes place |
The 2026 Awards Ceremony
Celebrating award recipients
This will be an occasion for you to meet with other award recipients, senior members of the profession and staff members from the RCPod.
Tickets will be also be available on a limited basis for friends and family.
Sponsors of RCPod Awards 2006
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