Excellence in Trauma Care Award

For teams improving urgent and emergency trauma pathways

About the award

This award recognises innovation in urgent and emergency trauma pathways that improves the patient experience while delivering timely, effective care. We want to hear how your team has made trauma care more coordinated, responsive and centred on patients and their families.

Who can apply

Multidisciplinary teams delivering NHS trauma care in the UK. Teams may be based in any sector, provided the work relates directly to NHS patient care in the UK. Your team must include at least one current BOA member.

What can make an entry stand out

• Improved timeliness and coordination, including transitions between services
• Effective multidisciplinary working in high-pressure environments
• Less uncertainty, delay and distress for patients and families
• Better communication and continuity throughout the pathway
• Measurable, sustainable improvement in quality or outcomes

What you'll need to submit

Complete the structured application form, including a project summary of no more than 500 words. You may add supporting material if it directly backs up your application. [See How to apply for full details.]

How your entry will be assessed

Entries are assessed by an expert panel

Recognition

The winning team will be presented with their award at BOA Congress 2027 and their work will be promoted through BOA channels.