Announcing the Heroes awards finalists for the North
Over the last few months, team members, people we support, families and professionals have been nominating their Heroes for our annual awards event.
The Heroes awards are a celebration of real people, real stories and real impact from across the organisation.
As the Heroes awards events quickly approach, we’re excited to reveal the shortlisted team members, people we support and teams in each category for the North event.
To be shortlisted is a fantastic achievement, and we congratulate everyone who has made the final list from more than 600 nominations received.
Being brave
This award celebrates a team member or person we support who has shown courage by stepping outside their comfort zone to try something new, overcome challenges or achieve something they never thought possible.
The finalists are:
- Michelle Parker, Home Manager, Dybdale Crescent, Wellingborough
- Kelly Stott, Home Manager, Supported Living in Manchester
- Robbie Wilson, Practice Lead, Irchester 170, Wellingborough
- Fiona, Person we support, Grange View, Cumbria
- Enrico, Person we support, Irchester 170, Wellingborough
- Stephen, Person we support, Supported Living in North Manchester
Having fun
This award celebrates a team member, team or person we support who brings energy, positivity and enjoyment into everyday life.
The finalists are:
- Giles Lyon-Worrell, Vocational Practitioner, Roxby House, Scunthorpe
- Mary Manning, Support Worker, Fosse Bank House, Blackburn
- James, Person we support, Oakwell, Pontefract
- Shaun, Person we support, Supported living in Central West Bromwich
- Peter, Person we support, Hayway, Rushden
Making things happen
This award recognises a team member, team or person we support who has transformed ideas into meaningful action, creating lasting positive outcomes for people we support.
The finalists are:
- Kirsty Kilbride, Support Worker, Supported living in Crumpsall
- Gabrielle Kilpatrick Rawlings, Home Manager, Irchester 170, Wellingborough
- Craig Speechley, Support Worker, Ransdale House, Middlesbrough
- Christopher, Person we support, Oakwell, Pontefract
- Ian, Person we support, Domiciliary Care, Shrewsbury
- Jessica, Person we support, Elmswell, Pontefract
Valuing everyone
This award recognises a team member, team or person we support who champions inclusion, celebrates individuality and empowers others to achieve their full potential.
The finalists are:
- Jodie Crawshaw, Deputy Manager, Stoneybeck, Pontefract
- Chelsea Loftus, Deputy Manager, Supported Living in Manchester
- Sophie Schmitt, Head of Area, Operations Area 5
- Paris, Person we support, Supported living in Kingsley
- Brian, Person we support, Ransdale House, Middlesbrough
- Philippos, Person we support, Oakwell, Pontefract
Wellbeing and health promotion award
This award celebrates those who promote the emotional, physical, and psychological health of people we support.
The finalists are:
- Gail, Person we support, Oakwell, Pontefract
- River, Person we support, Supported living in Crumpsall
Inspirational person award
This award recognises a person we support or team member whose determination, resilience or achievements have inspired others.
The finalists are:
- Steph Hillen, Registered Manager, Winterfell, St Helens
- Katie Hussain, Practice Development Lead, Area 5
- Bethany Barley, Registered Manager, Supported living in Thrybergh
- Jack, Person we support, Supported Living in Middleton
- Katie, Person we support, Supported Living in Manchester
- Mark, Person we support, Supported living in Crumpsall
Home/service of the year
This award celebrates a home or service where people we support and team members work together to create a welcoming, inclusive and thriving community.
The finalists are:
Community hub team/team member of the year
This award recognises a Community Hub team or team member that has made an outstanding contribution to supporting our homes and services, team members and the wider organisation.
The finalists are:
- Jessica Bainton, Learning and Development Coordinator
- James Baker, Operational Systems Product Lead
- Annalisse Knight, Sustainable Funding Business Partner
- Daniel Pratt, Maintenance Operative
- Simon Reilly, PBS Practitioner
Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted.
Good luck to all our finalists. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Heroes Awards in Stoke-on-trent in early November!
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