BIGSPD Awards
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE BIGSPD AWARDS 2019 
We are inviting nominations for the BIGSPD Awards 2019. The BIGSPD Awards are slightly different this year. They recognise ‘qualities’, rather than individual roles. Importantly, they are open to any practitioner, researcher, administrator, service user or carer whose work is connected with the care of those affected by the difficulties associated with the diagnosis of ‘personality disorder’. They are also open to both individuals and to groups.
BIGSPD 2019 Awards:
- OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION: This award is to recognise an individual or group whose contribution is felt to go beyond what is an everyday expectation. This might be in recognition of a singular accomplishment or it might represent a longstanding or sustained dedication to their work.
- INNOVATION: This award is to recognise an individual or group whose work has either contributed to, or realised a development of, great significance. It may represent a particular contribution or it may recognise a lengthy commitment to the development and establishment of good practice.
- INSPIRATION: This award is to recognise an individual or group whose work has gone to challenge, inspire and instill hope in either services or the community.
*Please note: we can only accept nominations from BIGSPD members. Not a member of BIGSPD? click here to become a BIGSPD member.
Nomination Process
All members of BIGSPD are eligible to submit nominations.
Nominations will close on Friday, 23rd November 2018.
The final shortlist will be published by the BIGSPD Awards Committee on Monday, 3rd December 2018.
Voting will be open on: Monday, 3rd December 2018.
Voting will close on: Friday, 21st December 2018.
The Awards will be presented at BIGSPD 2019, 2nd-4th April 2019.
To make a nomination please complete an award nomination online here
BIGSPD Senior Scientist Award Winners (introduced in 2006)
2006 Prof Peter Tyrer, Imperial College London
2007 Prof Ron Blackburn, University of Liverpool
2008 Prof John Livesley, University of British Columbia
2009 Prof Jeremy Coid, Queen Mary University London
2010 Prof Conor Duggan, University of Nottingham
2011 Prof Kate Davidson, University of Glasgow
2012 Prof Anthony Bateman, University College London
2013 Prof Glenys Parry, University of Sheffield
2015 Prof Mike Crawford, Imperial College London
2016 Dr Paul Moran, University of Bristol
2017 Prof Peter Fonagy, Integrated Mental Health Programme, UCLPartners/ Anna Freud Centre
2018 Dr Barbara Barrett, King’s College London
BIGSPD Senior Practitioner Award Winners (introduced in 2013)
2013 Dr Nick Benefield, Department of Health
2014 Dr Rex Haigh, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2015 Dr Neil Gordon, Nottingham Institute of Mental Health
2016 Dr Winifred Bolton, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
2017 Dr Jackie Crassati, Psychological Approaches CIC
2018 Dr Heather Castillo, The Haven