8 Tips to Prep a Nomination

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Here are 8 Tips to Prepare a Successful Nomination - nominations open

Anyone can nominate! There are no requirements for who can submit a Sages nomination, individuals can also self-nominate. The significance of being nominated for a Sages award is a communication that at least that one person(s) recognizes their work and the good it brings the company, our members and/or their community. Here are some tips to help prepare the nomination:

Three categories of Sages of Clinical Services Awards - Individual, Interprofessional Collaboration and Quality and Patient Safety (QPS).

Know the changes in 2024:

Simplified the nomination form: Integrated employees will be available to select in the nomination system. Non-integrated employees can be added manually
Quality and Patient Safety award: a key initiative for UnitedHealth Group is quality and patient safety, and to reflect that importance we are adding a new award category. Make sure to review the QPS brochure and consider submitting a nomination(s).
Collaborate with others when writing the nomination, and make sure to indicate all collaborators when entering the nomination on the Sages submission website.
Incorporate feedback from a variety of sources, such as teammates, managers and Bravo! awards. Get information on both internal and outside accomplishments, such as awards, volunteering, education advancement, etc.
The strongest nominations should address each of the six UnitedHealth Group values of integrity, compassion, inclusion (new in 2024), relationships, innovation and performance.
Give specific and relevant examples to make your point! Be clear, concise and direct.
Put the most compelling information at the beginning.
Edit, edit and more edits. A well written nomination gives your nomination a better chance from the start.
Submit multiple nominations, you can nomination one or more in each category!
Submit a nomination here by May 15!