Barchester Care Awards 2026 Divisional Winners

Many thanks to everyone for submitting your nominations for the Barchester Care Awards! We are delighted that so many individuals and teams have been recognised this year. This year we've received over 5,200 nominations, and after much deliberation we are pleased to announce the 2026 Divisional Winners.

Many congratulations to everyone who has been nominated, and particularly our Divisional Winners who have been chosen as the best in their division.

Carer of the Year

Central East
Nanu Lama Rai - Melbourn Springs

Central West
Theodora Tackie - Oxford Beaumont

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Justice IIemoir  - Fairview House

South West
Milan Patel - Wimborne

South East
Rebecca Dyson - Mortain Place
 

Registered Nurse of the Year category:

Central East
Felicisimo Gascon - Hempton Field

Central West
Adrian Stoian - Adlington Manor

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Joy Pickles - The Dales 

South West
Tria DelaCruz - Westlake House

South East
Reagan Osei - Emily Jackson House 
 

Dementia Care Champion category:

Central East
Amy Beal - Middletown Grange

Central West
Michael Walton - Plas Y Dderwen

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Anver Mohamed - Oak Grange

South West
Louise Kneller - Denmead Grange

South East
Emma Carr - Friston House
 

Learner of the Year category:

Central East
Nicola Hodson - Tennyson Wharf 

Central West
Hamzat Lawal - White Lodge

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Clare Devitt - Arbour Lodge

South West
Neelam Pun - Ashcombe House

South East
Robert Ian Malcolm - Sutton Valence
 

Hospitality Champion category:

Central East
Hallimah Nassozi - Lakeside

Central West
Tara Cunliffe - Bryn Ivor Lodge

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Trish Burnett - Castle Park

South West
Marcela Vasiliu - Flowerdown

South East
Izabella Arianna Avram - Rose Water Place
 

Activities Coordinator of the Year category:

Central East
Natalie Glazebrook - Iris Court

Central West
Blerta Cesula - Waterside Court

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Donna Ward - Bedewell Grange

South West
Gemma Woodford - The Fernes

South East
Rebecca Dyson - Mortain Place
 

Care Practitioner of the Year category:

Central East
Kirsty Bowker - Lakeside Manor 

Central West
Tracey Morgan - Awel Y Mor

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Katie Mulraine -  Lanercost House

South West
Amy Foden - Kenwyn

South East
Ewa Adamska - Friston House
 

Garden of the Year category:

Central East
Cherry Trees

Central West
Chacombe Park

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Lindum House

South West
Flowerdown

South East
Cossins House
 

Home Administrator of the Year category:

Central East
Trudi Arnold - Iris Court

Central West
Sarah Mitchell - Ottley House

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Laura Hayden - Hundens Park

South West
Gemma Alcock - Moors Manor

South East
Jacqui Steuer - Chalfont Lodge
 

Maintenance Champion of the Year category:

Central East
Mark Surcouf - Lakeside

Central West
Darren Jones - Hunters

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Robert Clark - Woodhorn Park

South West
Mateusz Kobylinski - Hyacinth House

South East
Adrian Stoica - Chorleywood Beaumont
 

Team of the Year category:

Central East
Lakeside Manor

Central West
White Lodge

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Castle Lodge

South West
Silverbirch House

South East
Reigate Beaumont
 

Volunteer of the Year category:

Central East
Deirdrie Rodgers - Melbourn Springs

Central West
Ann Davies - Iverley View

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Joe Smith - Cheshire Grange

South West
Vicki Dawkins - Mount Tryon

South East
Warren Trantee - Chorleywood Beaumont
 

Resident Ambassador of the Year category:

Central East
Ann Barker - Melbourn Springs

Central West
Janet Maleham - Brampton View

Scotland, North & Hospitals
John Nicholson - Newlands

South West
Eileen Du Caen - The Fernes

South East
Nora Crotty - Lynde House
 

Chef of the Year category:

Central East
Marcin Szpak - Braeburn Lodge

Central West
Mihai Ostafi - Badgeworth Court

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Sam Creedon - Caldy Manor

South West
Symoun Genobatin - Whitewater Place

South East
Roshan Paranavithana - Chestnut Gardens

General Manager / Hospital Director of the Year category:

Central East
Sonia Fairhurst - Newton House

Central West
Sarah Morgan - Hafan Y Coed

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Dawn Holgrove-Smith - Cheshire Grange

South West
Gigi Despojo - Cherry Blossom Manor

South East
Liza Burchell - Winchester House

Deputy Manager of the Year category:

Central East
Shona Muir - Lakeside

Central West
Shania Saini - Kingfisher Lodge

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Lynette Sellers - Boroughbridge Manor

South West
Dana Davidescu - Mount Tryon

South East
Maya Manea - Wadhurst Manor
 

Apprentice of the Year category:

Central East
Charlie Simpson - Juniper House

Central West
Kimberley Chapman - Brampton View

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Donna Pious - Mulberry Court

South West
Susan McHoy - Red Oaks

South East
Stephen Hughes - Magnolia Court

Lifetime Achievement Award of the Year category:

Central East
Marie Mcivor - Overslade House

Central West
Elizabeth Marlene Staddon - Awel Y Mor

Scotland, North & Hospitals
Dawn Boddy - Windermere House

South West
Sharon Clarke - The Manor

South East
Shaaron Caratella - Queens Court
 

What happens next?

The Divisional Winners will go through to the next round in the competition and will be contacted in the next few weeks by the category judge to arrange a conversation in person, or via phone or video call. They will also receive a pack in the post with a certificate, badge, and voucher to celebrate their achievement!

If you have any queries regarding the Care Awards please contact us on Barchester.AmazingCare@barchester.com or call 0207 382 2874.

Congratulations once again to all Divisional Winners!