From delivering lifesaving care to offering support behind the scenes, the event shines a light on those who live the DBTH Way – showing compassion, pride and dedication every day.
With help from local sponsors, we’re able to recognise these incredible colleagues and offer businesses a unique chance to stand proudly alongside their NHS.
A note from the Chair
After a sell-out event last year, I’m incredibly proud to announce the return of our annual Star Awards in 2025 – a heartfelt celebration of the remarkable people who make up Team DBTH.
This event is our way of recognising the outstanding colleagues who go above and beyond every single day across Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital, Montagu Hospital and our external clinics. From the midwives helping to welcome new life into the world, to the porters, cleaners, nurses, therapists, doctors and so many others who support us and our loved ones at our most vulnerable – this is their night.
It’s a chance to say thank you to those who live the DBTH Way, showing compassion, pride and excellence in everything they do.
The Star Awards return on 6 November at the Doncaster Dome – and we’re inviting local businesses and organisations to be part of it.
By sponsoring an award, you’ll help us recognise these everyday heroes and give them the celebration they so richly deserve. It’s also a unique opportunity to align your brand with the NHS, gain valuable exposure across our channels, and show your support for those who care for our communities.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible colleagues of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.
Suzy Brain England
Chair of the Board
Available sponsorship packages
Sponsoring the Star Awards is a meaningful way to show your support for the NHS and help us recognise the incredible colleagues working across Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital.
Whether you’re a local business, organisation or individual, your support will help us host a memorable evening of celebration – thanking those who care for our communities with compassion, professionalism and pride.
Each package offers a unique opportunity to align your brand with one of the most anticipated events in our Trust calendar, while reaching thousands of people through our print, digital and in-person channels.
Explore the sponsorship options below and join us in shining a spotlight on the everyday heroes of Team DBTH.
Award Sponsors
We are asking for sponsorship of £1,000 per award. Your support will help us purchase engraved trophies, cover the cost of a three-course dinner for our shortlisted nominees and their guests, and enhance the overall experience with entertainment on the night – making it a truly special occasion for those who go above and beyond for others every day.
In return, sponsoring an award offers excellent exposure across our internal and external channels:
- Editorial and logo branding in our two weekly newsletters and Members’ magazine – together reaching between 3,000 and 4,000 readers per week, drawn from our 7,000-strong workforce.
- Acknowledgement and promotion via the Trust’s website (which receives over two million visits annually) and our social media channels, with a reach of over 2.5 million via the Trust’s Facebook page each month.
- Visibility in our highly active internal Facebook group, with more than 7,000 engaged members.
- An opportunity to host an awareness stand in the venue foyer on the night of the event.
- Two complimentary tickets to attend the ceremony and celebrate alongside our nominees and leaders.
- Your logo featured on presentation screens during the event and in the printed Star Awards 2025 programme.
- Branding included in post-event ‘Winners’ coverage and in press releases related to your sponsored category.
This is a fantastic opportunity to stand alongside your local NHS, support our healthcare heroes, and showcase your brand at one of the most anticipated events in the Trust’s calendar.
- Click here to sponsor an award.
Drinks Sponsor
We are inviting sponsorship of £750 for the exclusive opportunity to be our Welcome Drink Sponsor at the 2025 Star Awards.
Your support will help us provide a celebratory welcome drink for our guests as they arrive – setting the tone for an evening dedicated to recognising the incredible colleagues who care for our communities with compassion, professionalism and pride.
In return, you’ll receive:
- Coverage on the Trust website and social media platforms, with a reach of over 2.5 million via the Trust’s Facebook page each month.
- Visibility in our internal communications, including our active staff Facebook group with over 7,000 members.
- The opportunity to host an awareness stand in the venue foyer on the night.
- Two complimentary tickets to attend the awards ceremony and celebrate alongside nominees and leaders from across the Trust.
- Branding displayed around the venue on signage highlighting that the welcome drink is “Kindly provided by…” your organisation.
This is a unique way to associate your brand with a feel-good NHS celebration, make a memorable first impression, and show your appreciation for the heroes of Team DBTH.
- Click here to register your interest in this package.
Associate Sponsor
We are inviting sponsorship of £2,000 for the prestigious role of Associate Sponsor of the 2025 Star Awards.
Your support will help us fund the venue for this special evening – and in recognition, the event will be promoted under your name as: DBTH Star Awards 2025, in association with [Your Company Name]
As Associate Sponsor, you will receive our most prominent promotional package, including:
- Editorial and logo branding in our Trust newsletters and Members’ magazine, reaching between 3,000 and 4,000 readers each week.
- High-impact promotion on the Trust’s website and social media platforms, with a reach of over 2.5 million via the Trust’s Facebook page each month.
- Visibility in our internal communications, including our Facebook group with more than 7,000 engaged members.
- A dedicated awareness stand in the venue foyer on the evening of the awards.
- Five complimentary tickets to attend the ceremony and celebrate with nominees and senior leaders from across the Trust.
- Logo displayed on presentation screens, boards, and menu stands throughout the venue.
- A printed advert in the official Star Awards 2025 programme.
- Branding featured in the Trust’s post-event ‘Winners’ coverage.
- A full-page advert on the back of the printed menu at each table.
- Your logo featured on the host’s lectern for the evening.
- Opportunity to promote staff discounts or special offers via our internal communications.
This is the perfect opportunity for a business or organisation that wants to stand out, align with the values of the NHS, and play a key role in recognising the extraordinary efforts of those who care for our communities.
- Click here to register your interest in this package.
Award categories
Each of the following categories celebrates the people and teams who help make Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals a great place to work and receive care. From those on the front line to those behind the scenes, these awards recognise colleagues who go above and beyond, live the DBTH Way, and make a real difference to patients, visitors, and one another.
Each category is available to sponsor using the links below – a fantastic opportunity for local organisations, businesses, and individuals to show their support for NHS heroes, gain recognition at one of our biggest events of the year, and be part of something truly special.
Star of the Year 2025: This award recognises an exceptional colleague who has truly gone above and beyond in their role. They consistently exemplify the DBTH Way – showing kindness, taking pride in their work, and always striving to deliver the best possible care or service. A role model for Team DBTH. Click here to sponsor.
Medical and Clinical Team of the Year 2025: Awarded to a team delivering consistently high-quality clinical care, or one on a journey of improvement. The winners will demonstrate strong teamwork and a shared commitment to putting patients first. Click here to sponsor.
Corporate Team of the Year 2025: This award recognises excellence among our administrative, support and facilities teams – from those delivering corporate and technical services to those in non-clinical patient-facing roles. These teams embody the DBTH Way by enabling high-quality care behind the scenes. Click here to sponsor.
Patient Champion: Awarded to a colleague who goes above and beyond for our patients, showing care, compassion and pride in their work every day. Click here to sponsor.
Unsung Hero: For someone whose impact may go unnoticed by patients or the public, but whose contributions are vital. This award celebrates the quiet excellence that supports our services and colleagues. Click here to sponsor.
Learner of the Year: Recognising a colleague who embraces learning and development – whether through formal education, upskilling, or gaining new experiences. A champion of continuous improvement. Click here to sponsor.
Team Spirit Award: This award celebrates someone who lifts those around them – a colleague who champions wellbeing, values equality and diversity, and is always there when you need them. A role model for the supportive culture we’re building at DBTH. Click here to sponsor.
Change Champion: For an individual or team who has led the way in transforming how we work. Whether improving patient outcomes, driving efficiencies, saving money, or boosting morale – this award recognises innovation and positive change. Click here to sponsor.
Teaching Hospital Award: Presented to someone who supports others to learn and grow at DBTH. Whether an official mentor or an informal teacher, they inspire, encourage and share knowledge – helping us live up to our name as a teaching hospital. Click here to sponsor.
Fundraising Champion: A thank you to a colleague or supporter who has gone the extra mile to raise funds for our charity, supporting improvements to care, services and experience at DBTH. Click here to sponsor.
Sustainability Champion: For someone who has introduced or championed an initiative to make DBTH greener. This award recognises those who take action for the planet and for the long-term future of the Trust. Click here to sponsor.
Health Inequalities Champion: This award celebrates work to address health inequalities – whether improving access, experience, or outcomes for underserved or disadvantaged communities. A commitment to fairness and inclusion that reflects the very best of the DBTH Way. Click here to sponsor.
How to sponsor
If you are interested in sponsoring, please fill in your details below and a member of the team will be in touch. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please call 01302 644244.