Believe beyond the behaviour
See the person beyond the paperwork.
Monthly recognitionEmployee of the Month
Recognise someone who makes a difference.
Celebrate a colleague who brought our BRIGHT values to life. Choose their name, select the value they demonstrated and tell us about the difference they made.
Our values
BRIGHT
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Nominations are open
What to recognise
Our BRIGHT values
Resilience and grit
Stay calm and dependable in difficult moments.
Integrity and moral courage
Tell the truth and do the right thing.
Graft and high personal standards
Notice the little things and finish properly.
Hold the boundary; protect the home
Keep the home warm, safe and personal.
Together, tenacious and accountable
Communicate clearly and own your impact.
2026 launch cycle
August 2026 to January 2027
Celebrating last month’s winner
This month’s BRIGHT story is on its way
Once the panel confirms the winner and runner-up, their approved recognition stories will be celebrated here.
A strong nomination
Tell us what happened and why it mattered.
- 1 Choose the colleague
- 2 Select their BRIGHT value
- 3 Describe the impact
The panel selects one winner and one runner-up using evidence and impact—not the number of nominations.
Fair, clear and evidence-led
Key scheme rules
These rules apply alongside the published timetable and help keep recognition consistent for everyone.
Eligibility
Nominees must be Bright Futures Accommodation employees during the month being recognised. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Deadline and result
Except for the August–September launch arrangement, nominations close at 11:59pm on the final calendar day of the month. Results are announced within 10 calendar days.
Evidence, not votes
The panel considers the example, impact and BRIGHT values demonstrated. The highest number of nominations does not decide the result.
Repeat recognition
A colleague may be nominated more than once and may win Employee of the Month more than once. Duplicate nominations are not treated as extra votes.
Annual shortlist
Only Employees of the Month are eligible for Employee of the Year. A runner-up can later win a monthly award and then become eligible.
Management recognition
Home Managers and colleagues in more senior roles can still be nominated and receive monthly recognition and the applicable voucher, but cannot receive the Employee of the Year holiday prize.
Prize terms
Prizes are non-transferable and have no cash alternative. Gift vouchers are issued in the provider and format selected by Bright Futures Accommodation.
Holiday arrangements
Bright Futures Accommodation makes the final destination, booking and travel arrangements. Travel and the five additional paid-leave days must be taken on dates approved around operational needs.
The panel may verify information and exclude inappropriate, incomplete or confidential content. Bright Futures Accommodation may make reasonable scheme changes where necessary and will publish any material update.
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