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Criteria for nominations

Below is our nomination and judging process for the 2024 RAF Benevolent Fund Awards.

  • The judging period covers activity from 1 January to 31 December 2023.
  • Activity must have been in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund and/or its beneficiaries.
  • Nominations are free to make.
  • Anyone can make a nomination, either for themselves or for someone else.
  • People can make multiple nominations in any category.
  • Nominations must be received by 12 January 2024.
  • Before submitting a nomination, please consider whether the person, group or organisation would want their support for the Fund acknowledged in this way.
  • All nominations are reviewed before a panel meets to decide a shortlist of up to four nominees for each category.
  • Please include as much relevant detail as you can to help the panel make an informed decision.
  • We will only contact the shortlisted nominees.
  • A winner for each category is announced at a ceremony in central London.

Airplay Project of the Year   
For an Airplay Project that has made an outstanding contribution to improving the wellbeing of RAF children.

Outstanding Support from an Individual   
For an extraordinary individual (over 18) who has gone above and beyond to support the work of the RAF Benevolent Fund through fundraising, volunteering or helping raise awareness.

Outstanding Support from a Group or Organisation   
For a truly dedicated group or organisation, of any size, which has worked tirelessly to support the work of the RAF Benevolent Fund through fundraising, volunteering or helping raise awareness.

RAF Squadron of the Year   
For an RAF squadron, unit or group (including University Air Squadrons) which has provided fantastic support to the RAF Benevolent Fund through fundraising, volunteering or helping raise awareness.

RAF Station of the Year   
For an RAF Station which, as a whole, has provided exceptional support to the RAF Benevolent Fund through fundraising, volunteering or helping raise awareness.

Young Supporter(s) of the Year  
For any young (18 and under) individuals or groups (including Air Cadet squadrons) who have supported the work of the RAF Benevolent Fund through fundraising, volunteering or helping raise awareness.