Exceptional People in Care Awards

What are the Exceptional People in Care (EPIC) Awards?

The Exceptional People in Care Awards are a chance to recognise the talents, achievements and skills of the young people in care, kinship care and the adults who work with them.

This is the place to recognise the individual triumph and talents that deserve to be recognised and celebrated.

Who can be nominated?

Any of the young people in care and kinship care, and adults who work with them. There are multiple awards that you can nominate some for, and you can nominate more than one person.

How do I nominate someone?

Scroll down this page and you'll find the nominations section!

When do nominations close?

Any nominations received between May 16 2024 and May 15 2025 will be entered for the 2025 EPIC awards.

Please note: Nominations for the 2024 awards closed on May 15 2024.

If I have a question, how can I get in touch?

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