We celebrated the dedication, professionalism and achievements of our staff at our annual Care and Training Awards, held on Thursday 17 September at Hertfordshire Zoo in Broxbourne.
The event brought together colleagues from across our care homes to celebrate excellence in care and recognise the commitment of team members who have successfully completed qualifications with the support of our Learning and Development Department.
The Training Awards recognised the hard work and determination of team members who have invested in their professional development and achieved qualifications while continuing to fulfil their roles across our homes and support services.
Our Care Awards honoured the individuals and teams who make a difference to the lives of our residents every day. Awards were presented across a wide range of categories, celebrating colleagues working in care, catering, housekeeping, activities, leadership and support services.
Our Care Award finalists were nominated by colleagues, residents, relatives and health and social care professionals. Their nominations highlighted the exceptional standards, dedication and kindness demonstrated by our staff, as well as the many ways in which they go above and beyond for our residents, their families and one another.
The finalists and winners of our 2026 Care Awards were:
The 2026 award categories and finalists were:
Carer of the Year Award
James Clancy – Belmont View
Egle Masionyte – Anson Court
Modestus Ojinimee – Melwood Grange
Sonia Akpotu – Pinewood Lodge
Caterer of the Year Award
Amanda Norwood – Beane River View
Paul Campbell – Willow Court
Tina Cowpe – Elm View
Daniel Stevens – Melwood Grange
Community Champion Award
Mayfair Lodge Activity Team
Rebecca Cowell – Providence Court
Riverside Lodge Activity Team
Housekeeper of the Year Award
Beatriz De Sa Nogueira – Jubilee Court
Kayleigh Hart – Elm View
Trish Dean – Melwood Grange
Leadership Award
Coni Anang – Anson Court
Lacey Poole – Willow Court
Saphia Ali – Fosse House
Outstanding Care Team Award
Beane River View
Anson Court
Oakmoor Lodge – Chestnut Wing
Pinewood Lodge
Outstanding Contribution Award
Jackie Makwangwala – Mayfair Lodge
Caroline Perkis – The Mead
Emma Ash – Jubilee Court
Mabel Echarri – Mountbatten Lodge
Support Services Award
Nigel Turner – Tye Green Lodge
Adrianna Teysler – Mayfair Lodge
Georgia Visan – Fosse House
Martin Peel – Willow Court
And the winners were:
Carer of the Year Award – James Clancy, Egle Masionyte, Modestus Ojinimee and Sonia Akpotu
Caterer of the Year Award – Amanda Norwood
Community Champion Award – Mayfair Lodge Activity Team
Housekeeper of the Year Award – Beatriz De Sa Nogueira
Leadership Award – Coni Anang
Outstanding Care Team Award – Beane River View
Outstanding Contribution Award – Jackie Makwangwala
Support Services Award – Nigel Turner
There were also two Special Recognition Awards at this year’s ceremony which were won by the Night Care Team at Willow Court and Yassir Faiq from Elm View.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists, and to everyone nominated for an award. Their hard work, compassion and commitment help make a difference to the lives of our residents every day.