Unsung Hero of the Year

We are excited to introduce the Unsung Hero Award, a brand new category dedicated to honouring the everyday heroes working in the legal sector. This award aims to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of individuals who may not always be in the spotlight but whose dedication, hard work and positive impact are essential to the success of their team and organisation.

Open to all staff working in the legal profession, the Unsung Hero Award is designed to ensure that these remarkable individuals know just how much they are appreciated. Anyone can enter, and anyone can be nominated – from support staff, including post room staff, PAs and EAs, HR & Marketing, IT and Finance Staff, to solicitors and barristers.

Entry criteria

1. Please quantify how has the individual’s work has directly contributed to the overall success of the firm.
2. Give one specific example of how this individual has gone above and beyond their usual responsibilities to positively impact the firm, its culture or client satisfaction.
3. How does this individual support their colleagues on a regular basis, regardless of their formal role or seniority?
4. What personal characteristics make them an invaluable, yet often overlooked, unsung hero within the firm?

Please provide details for the nominator and nominee (either or both of which may be yourself). You will then be required to answer the above questions. Up to 250 words will be allowed for each.

The deadline for entries is Friday 4^th April 2025.