The Government Information Group (GIG) Awards 2022

 

Each year CILIP’s Government Information Group presents two awards in recognition of significant contributions to government knowledge and information management. They are the GIG Annual Award and the Life-time Achievement Award.

Nominations are now open for the GIG Awards 2022

This year we particularly welcome nominations which align with the CILIP Values as set out in ‘We Are CILIP’ the new 5-year action plan, published in February 2022.

The Values are: 

 

•     Social Justice

•     Intellectual Freedom 

•     Evidence-based practice

 

What does the GIG Annual Award cover?

The Annual Award is granted in recognition of a significant contribution to the field of government knowledge and information management during the previous year. If the work in question relates to one particular department or organisation, it must have wider application i.e., it must be a concept which could usefully be introduced elsewhere.

It can apply to a technological or system development; development of a policy or procedure; a working practice; examples of good collaboration and knowledge sharing; work on a committee; a publication (in whatever format) and so on.

 

Who is eligible for the Annual Award?

The Annual Award is open to anyone, individuals or teams, working in government KIM functions, irrespective of whether they are members of the Government Information Group, CILIP or the KIM profession.

It is also open to GIG members, students and others, who do not work in government, but who can produce evidence of a piece of work which meets the key criterion of being a major contribution to the work of government knowledge and information management.

 

What is the GIG Life-time Achievement Award?

The GIG Lifetime Achievement Award is given in recognition of a major contribution to government knowledge and information management over a sustained period of time.

 

What can the winners expect?

The winners of both the Annual and Life-time Achievement awards will be presented with a certificate (usually at the GIG AGM).

Winners are also invited to write a piece for the GIG Blog and/or to present a webinar to GIG members on their winning project further raising the profile of their contribution to the profession.

The Awards are a great opportunity to achieve wider recognition for innovation, hard work and commitment and to raise the profile of you, your team and your organisation.

 

Where can I find out more?

Go to the GIG website at: https://www.cilip.org.uk/members/group_content_view.asp?group=201301&id=690020

You can also read the citations for last year’s winners and view a list of previous winners.

                                                

How do I submit a nomination?

To nominate yourself, your team or a colleague, please complete the form on the GIG website

Completed Award nomination forms should be emailed to the GIG mailbox: Info.GIG@cilip.org.uk

The closing date for nominations is 31st May 2022.