This award recognises outstanding teams in the private, public or voluntary sectors. An outstanding team is one that has implemented an approach which has contributed to the overall performance of the organisation. This can include roles in protecting the organisation against different types of threats (in any area of economic crime) some or all of which may be innovative or exemplary, as well as showing outstanding performance in enabling the organisation to operate in ways or areas that would not be possible without the contribution of the team.

To enter this category you will be asked to:

1. Describe the work of the team and the ways in which it has driven outstanding performance highlighting the key factors that have enabled success. (up to 500 words)
2. Describe the impact of the team highlighting the benefits and value it has generated for different stakeholders. (up to 500 words)

The Judges will be looking for evidence of outstanding performance in:

• Discussing how the team creates and implements an effective strategy and drives performance
• Highlighting how the team impacts on the wider organisation
• Identifying the factors that enable staff/leadership to excel
• Providing examples of building effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrating how improvements made to people and/or process and systems

This award recognises individuals or companies that operate a successful training initiative, which promotes outstanding performance and has produced identifiable results. There is a tendency to talk about training and up-skilling as a good thing in itself. In fact, in the very least, training should most often be undertaken in response to an identified need, with a programme that is suited to meeting a skills gap, that is well articulated and delivered, and results in and benefits in terms of better performance. This award looks to recognise those who have made a difference to improving practice via training in any area of economic crime.

To enter this category you will be asked to:

1. Describe the training initiative, highlighting its key features that were responsible for delivering outstanding performance. (up to 500 words)
2. Describe how the training initiative made an impact in developing outstanding practices in terms of adding value, improving performance or otherwise driving excellence in tackling economic crime. (up to 500 words)

The Judges will be looking for evidence of outstanding performance in:

• Discussing the aims of the initiative and how these are focussed on the customer
• Highlighting how innovation is displayed
• Identifying the factors that enable the trainers to excel
• Providing examples of improved performance
• Demonstrating the business benefits and how they are sustained

This award recognises an outstanding new product/software/technology that has been introduced to the UK market within the last 12 months. The key point is that the product has had a marked effect on tackling any aspect of economic crime. This could involve reducing its incidence and/or its impact (this may include raising awareness and/or generating better intelligence/information for an improved response). It may involve achieving efficiencies, for example, improving results more economically or by otherwise adding value.

To enter this category you will be asked to:

1. Describe the product/software/technology and its distinguishing features, and any aspects that enable it to be considered as cutting edge. (up to 500 words)
2. Evidence how the product or technology is specifically designed to address a market demand, show how it adds value. (up to 500 words)

The judges will be looking for evidence of outstanding performance in:

• Discussing any creative and innovative aspects of the design process
• Highlighting the distinct features of the product or technology
• Identifying the impact of the product or technology on its target audience
• Providing examples of benefits for customers
• Demonstrating the ways in which the product or technology adds value
• Star quality

This award recognises an investigator – either an individual or company – who has/have displayed outstanding performance in an area of criminal or civil investigation. This may relate to a single investigation or multiple investigations that required skill and/or specialist knowledge or expertise in any area of economic crime.

To enter this category you will be asked to:

1. Describe the work of the investigator and the ways that their actions have an impact on clients (up to 500 words)
2. Describe how the investigator produced outstanding performance in its activities and why it deserves to be rewarded with this TECA. (up to 500 words)

The Judges will be looking for evidence of outstanding performance in:

• Discussing the key distinguishing strengths of the investigator
• Highlighting the ways in which the investigator has built and sustained key relationships
• Identifying the factors that enable the investigator to excel
• Demonstrating how high performance and benefits are sustained
• Star quality

This award recognises a successful partnership between two or more separate parties (public, private or third sector), focussed on tackling any aspect of economic crime. Effective partnerships are most often the result of good planning around identifiable objectives designed to deliver specific benefits, and are typically characterised by good management/co-ordination.

To enter this category you will be asked to:

1. Describe the partnership and the benefits it provides. (up to 500 words)
2. Describe how the partnership demonstrates outstanding performance and why the partnership deserves this award. (up to 500 words)

The judges will be looking for evidence of outstanding performance in:

• Discussing the role of the partnership and the key benefits it provides
• Highlighting the strategic approach, specific skills and tactics that underpin performance
• Identifying the factors that enable staff/leadership to excel
• Providing examples of outstanding performance for stakeholders
• Demonstrating business benefits and how they are sustained
• Star quality

This award recognises an initiative from any area of the private sector that has helped tackle issues relating to any area of economic crime. This could involve reducing its incidence and/or its impact (this may include raising awareness and/or generating better intelligence/information for an improved response) and/or improving customer service.. It may involve achieving efficiencies, for example improving results more economically or by otherwise adding value. 

To enter this category you will be asked to:

• Describe the initiative and its key objectives and any innovative aspects that have led to its success. (up to 500 words)
• Evidence how the initiative benefits its target group highlighting the role of management/partnerships in generating an effect. (up to 500 words) 

The judges will be looking for evidence of outstanding performance in:

• Discussing the role of the initiative and the key benefits it provides
• Highlighting the strategic approach, specific skills and tactics that underpin performance
• Identifying the factors that enable the initiative to excel
• Providing examples of outstanding performance for stakeholders
• Demonstrating business benefits and how they are sustained
• Star quality

 This award recognises a young professional – that is anyone below the age of thirty (there is no restriction on the number of years spent working in the economic crime sector) – who has excelled in early career performance. This award will be made to someone who has made an impact in tackling any area of economic crime.

To enter this category you will be asked to:

1. Describe the role of the young professional and the ways in which he/she has excelled. (up to 500 words)
2. Provide details of the value added by the young professional and his/her impact in specific area or areas of tackling any area of economic crime activity (inside the workplace and/or outside) highlighting the special qualities of the individual. (up to 500 words)

The judges will be looking for evidence of outstanding performance in:

• Discussing the work of the young professional and its relationship tackling any area of economic crime
• Highlighting the ways in which the young professional is laying the foundations of a career
• Identifying the influence of the young professional on specific audiences
• Providing examples of interest and dedication to improving tackling any area of economic crime
• Demonstrating how high performance will be sustained

This award recognises an outstanding individual who identifies as female working at any level in an organisation who has consistently shown outstanding performance over a substantial period of time. The award also recognises the substantial impact the individual has had in driving improvements in tackling any aspect of economic crime.

To enter this category you will be asked to:

• Describe the role, including key moments and prominent achievements throughout the individual’s career. (up to 500 words)
• Describe the activities that characterise the outstanding performance including how this person has encouraged and influenced others. (up to 500 words)

The judges will be looking for evidence of outstanding performance in:

• Key distinguishing strengths of the individual in driving performance
• Factors that enable the individual to excel
• Significance of influence
• Effectiveness of relationships with key stakeholders
• Value added by the individual’s contribution
• Overall star quality

11. Outstanding Individual Contribution to Tackling Economic Crime

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