Our Colleague Awards 2023 Finalists

In total we received over 150 nominations, so it was extremely hard for our judging panels, as there could unfortunately only be 3 nominees shortlisted for each award before there is 1 overall winner.

It was heart-warming to read all of the reasons why you felt your colleagues should be nominated and we couldn't be more proud of our nominees.

This year's finalists are:

Volunteer of the Year Award

• Erin Whale, Carers Wellbeing Service Calderdale
• Patricia Whiteley, Sandalwood
• Paula Clarke, Lyne House

Frontline Leader Award

• Amanda Kean, Wigan Supported Housing
• Kim Smith, Supported Living Division
• Mark Storey, Regulated Division

Diversity Award

• Sue O'Sullivan, Oldham Dementia Service
• Haroon Nawab, Kirklees Supported Housing
• The Darlington Home to Hospital Team

Newcomer Award

• Sam Stockdale, Open Door Stockport
• Hester Pownall, People Services

Community Integration Award

• Cath Magee, Community Division
• Locality Team, Carers Wellbeing Service Calderdale
• The Huddersfield Road Team

Outstanding Contribution Award

• Caroline Yates, St. Helens Supported Housing
• Debra Hanrahan, Kirklees Supported Housing
• Dorothy Clark, Princethorpe Court

Co-Production Award

• The Kingshill Team
• The Derby City Dementia Team
• Deborah Standish, Ashwood Court

Behind the Scenes Award

• Pelagia Avloniti and Daisy McCormick, People Services
• Laura Cregeen, QA
• The Recruitment Team, People Services

Wellbeing Hero Award

• Jayne Trofa, Bradford and Airedale Carer Support
• The Carers Wellbeing Service Calderdale Team
• Julie Rose Neale, Blackpool Supported Housing

Learner of the Year Award

• Vicky Morin, Halton
• Kerry Roche, Willowbrook Court
• Emily McLaren, Rosemary Court

Our judging panels have now interviewed everyone who was shortlisted, and our winners have been chosen.

All of our finalists will be invited to our award ceremony on 28 June at The Hilton Hotel, Liverpool, where they'll find out who the lucky winners are.

We will be announcing the winners across our social media channels on the day of the ceremony for everyone not in attendance.