Quality Awards: FAQ

How does the application process for CQI Volunteering Impact work? It seems different from the other awards.

Volunteers can nominate themselves or each other. They can also be nominated by the CQI staff. There is no interview stage for this award, but there is an opportunity for the CQI and IRCA membership to vote on which activity has delivered the greatest impact.

Full details on this award and the judging process can be found on our awards portal.

When will I find out if my application is successful?

Shortlisted applicants will be notified by the end of February and invited to attend a virtual interview (via Teams or Zoom) with the panel of judges. You will be given an opportunity to present to the judges and they will then ask questions to further understand your application. This is not a chance to add anything new, it should be based on the application you have already submitted.

Judges normally interview 3–4 candidates per category. Winners will be announced at the live presentation ceremony at Quality Live on Thursday 19 June 2025.

When are the interviews?

The exact schedule of interviews is yet to be confirmed, but they will take place between 10 - 28 March 2024. Please ensure that you or representatives from your team or organisation can be available during this period to attend the interview online. The CQI will try to give at least two weeks' notice to shortlisted applicants and will be able to accommodate different time zones and variations to the working week.

Where can I buy tickets to the International Quality Awards?

The awards will take place at Quality Live in London on Thursday 19 June. Tickets to the event will be available from mid-March 2025.

My question hasn't been answered, who can I speak to about my application?

If you have a question which has not been answered here or in the application guide, contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will be happy to help.