Prepare for a stunning gala dinner, motivational awards presentation, and live entertainment at this year’s BCA Excellence Awards on Saturday 15th November!
The BCA Excellence Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of your peers or colleagues. The awards provide the opportunity to unite as a group, highlight our best-in-class members, and demonstrate our patient-centred approach.
Reasons to participate include:
- Great PR for your clinic team and individuals – you can use your nomination for local news stories and to reach local press.
- Individuals who are shortlisted will be announced on the BCA’s social media channels and website.
- Profiles of award winners will be shared on social media and the BCA website.
Please find further information surrounding the BCA Excellence Awards categories detailed below. The BCA encourages all individuals nominated and shortlisted for this year’s awards to attend the BCA Excellence Awards Evening, where we recognise the achievements within our BCA community, share new ideas and inspire the achievement of next year’s goals.
Chiropractor of the Year
The ‘Chiropractor of the Year’ Excellence Award recognises a BCA member who has championed the mission of the BCA, as the home for chiropractors who put patients first. The award will be given to a chiropractor who continues to demonstrate what it means to be a BCA Chiropractor and showcases the values of being patient-centred, having an exceptional standard of practice and being best in class. It rewards the professionalism we strive to deliver as an organisation, as well as putting patients’ interests above any other considerations. The BCA Board will nominate individuals that have aligned with the BCA’s values and vision in the last 12 months for this award. This award will be exclusive to Board Nominations only and will be presented at the awards evening on Saturday 15th November 2025.
There are a further three BCA Excellence Awards that BCA members can nominate for:
Clinic of the Year
The BCA ‘Clinic of the Year’ Excellence Award recognises a clinic that has made an impact in their local community this year and promoted the vision and mission of the BCA. This could be visible via community outreach, a social media campaign, a project, or an event, for example. We are looking for clinics that work with other health professions in their local communities, display excellence in the promotion of chiropractic and have patients at the heart of all they do.
The individual nominating their clinic team on behalf of their practice must be a member of The British Chiropractic Association. Members may nominate their own practices and teams for this award. Please outline the initiatives and work the clinic has committed to for the last 12 months and give evidence/examples of how these have helped the clinic or in promoting chiropractic.
Chiropractors’ Chiropractor
The BCA ‘Chiropractors’ Chiropractor’ Excellence Award recognises a BCA member who has contributed to the profession in a significant way over the past 12 months. This award will provide the opportunity to nominate a peer within the BCA membership who has inspired you in the last year. Nominees may have worked to promote the Vision, Mission, and Aims of the British Chiropractic Association, or continue to make chiropractic integral to UK healthcare. Based on the ‘Players’ Player’ award we see in sports, the Chiropractors’ Chiropractor Award recognises hard work and dedication to the profession.
The individual being nominated for an award must be a member of The British Chiropractic Association. Members cannot nominate themselves for this award.
New Chiropractor of the Year
The BCA ‘New Chiropractor of the Year’ Excellence Award recognises a BCA chiropractor (who graduated fewer than 5 years ago) who has exemplified BCA values over the past 12 months. The award will be presented to a chiropractor who is engaging in professional development and contributing to the success of their practice. It rewards hard work, self-motivation, and a positive attitude towards patient-centred care.
The individual being nominated for an award must be a member of The British Chiropractic Association. Members cannot nominate themselves for this award.
Our 2024 Winners
Every year, we are delighted to receive such inspiring nominations to honour and celebrate the achievements of our members. You can find a list of award winners from 2024 below. There was a great turnout at the BCA Excellence Awards evening in 2024, where delegates dressed to impress, celebrated the achievements of the members of our community, and danced the night away.
Throughout the gala dinner, three BCA members were presented with awards for their outstanding contributions, as voted by the BCA membership. The 2024 winners were:
- Chiropractors’ Chiropractor – Meriel Davis
- New Chiropractor of the Year – Charlotte Mackie
- Clinic of the Year – Whitchurch Chiropractic Clinic
Congratulating the award winners, BCA President, Tim Button said,
“The BCA Excellence Awards are a true reflection of the passion and dedication within our community, and it’s an honour that these awards are voted for by the members themselves. It’s a celebration of excellence in practice, innovation, and service, and this year’s nominees and winners have set an inspiring example for us all. Congratulations to everyone involved – your hard work is shaping the future of chiropractic in ways that will be felt for years to come“.
In addition, the prestigious Chiropractor of the Year 2024 was awarded to our outstanding member, Annabel Kier. Voted for by the BCA Board, Annabel was awarded in recognition of her dedication, resilience, and a remarkable commitment to both students and patients alike.
Commenting on Annabel’s award and her contribution to the profession, Tim added,
“Annabel Kier has been a beacon of excellence throughout her remarkable career, not only as an extraordinary chiropractor but also as a mentor and inspiration to generations of students across the globe. Her tireless dedication to the chiropractic profession has left an indelible mark on the lives of countless patients and practitioners alike. As she steps into her well-earned retirement, we celebrate her immense contributions and her lasting legacy that will continue to shape the future of chiropractic for years to come. Annabel, on behalf of the entire BCA family, thank you for your outstanding service and unwavering passion“.
Information on nominations:
Please ensure you submit your nominations by Friday 15th August 2025 to conferences@chiropractic-uk.co.uk.
Nomination Criteria
Maximum of 500 words explaining why the nomination is deserving of the award.
Relating the nomination to how the individual or clinic has:
- Demonstrated putting patient interests above any other considerations and championing patient-centred care.
- Exemplified chiropractic as being integral to UK healthcare.
- Supported the Mission of the BCA, the home for chiropractors who put patients first.
- Showcased the BCA Values of being credible, respectful, evidence-informed and patient-centred.
- Exhibited the professionalism to communicate in a language understood by all, including patients and wider healthcare colleagues
Please note:
- For the Clinic of the Year Award, members may nominate their own practices/teams.
- For Chiropractors’ Chiropractor and New Chiropractor of the Year awards, members may not nominate themselves.
- The BCA will publish a list of all shortlisted candidates and the full names of those who nominated them. The names of the award winners will be shared on official BCA channels, including social media and email. If you would like to opt out of your name being published, please email conferences@chiropractic-uk.co.uk.
Results
Nominations will close on Friday 15th August 2025 and the BCA Board will shortlist three finalists in each category.
Shortlisting will be judged on:
- Number of nominations
- Content of the nominations in line with the awards criteria
Upon completion of the shortlisting process, the shortlisted nominees will be announced and voting will open. Only BCA members will be eligible to vote for the winners, who will be announced at the BCA Excellence Awards evening on Saturday 15th November 2025.
Terms and Conditions
The BCA Excellence Awards is organised and facilitated by The British Chiropractic Association. By submitting a nomination and/or voting for an award, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions stated below.
The BCA Excellence Awards is open to BCA members ONLY to submit a nomination and vote for the award categories. Nominations and votes must be submitted before the deadline to be considered for the awards.
A minimum of three award nominees are required for each category. When more than three nominations are received for a single category, it will need to be shortlisted by the British Chiropractic Association’s Board Members.
If fewer votes are received, the shortlisting process will not be necessary, and therefore all the nominees will be automatically shortlisted and applicable to be voted for by the membership. Shortlisted nominees will be contacted prior to the announcement on the British Chiropractic Association’s corporate channels.
The award winners will be determined by the most votes received from the BCA members. On Saturday 15th November, the award will be presented at the BCA Excellence Awards.
Award winners will receive a trophy. The recipient will also have a photo taken and be showcased across the British Chiropractic Association’s website and social media.
Under no circumstances is the Award transferable or exchangeable. Any decision made by the British Chiropractic Association regarding the award process is final.
The British Chiropractic Association shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon its inclusion on this webpage.
The British Chiropractic Association reserves the right to cancel the BCA Excellence Awards if circumstances arise outside its control.