Announcing the Heroes awards finalists for the South & East
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 South & East 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:
South
- Kate Fuge, Practice Lead, Douglas House, Plymouth
- Amir Khodavirdipour, Home Manager, Brighton Community Outreach
- Natalie Turner, Registered Manager, Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea
- Susan, Person we support, Supported Living in Kemsley
- Matthew, Person we support, 290 Dyke Road, Hove
- Alex, Person we support, Maldon House, Seaford
East
- Stacey Foster, Support Worker, Supported Living in Camberley
- Philip Macdonald, Deputy Manager, Supported Living in Camberley
- Gillian, Person we support, Supported Living in Walton-on-Thames
- James, Person we support, Kneller Road, Twickenham
- Michael, Person we support, Vancouver Outreach, Forest Hill
- Wayne, Person we support, Supported Living in Hersham
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:
South
- Helena Coldwells, Support Worker, Supported Living in Broadwater, Worthing
- Richards Ijebor, Support Worker, Brighton Community Outreach
- Sarah Woolley, Registered Manager, Winston Lodge, Waterlooville
- Rachel, Jessica and Thomas, People we support, Vallance Gardens, Hove
- Thomas, Person we support, Penny Meadow Life Skills Centre, Day Services, Essex
- Jay, Person we support, Brighton Community Outreach
East
- Stacey Foster, Support Worker, Supported Living in Camberley
- Luckson Mabika, Support Worker, Supported Living in Walton-on-Thames
- Harriet, Person we support, Portland Street, Norfolk
- Paul, Person we support, Supported Living in Walton-on-Thames
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:
South
- Abigail Dempster, Deputy Manager, Grenville House, Plymouth
- Bonita McGregor, Support Worker, Penny Meadow Life Skills Centre, Day Services, Essex
- Michael Pocock, Home Manager, Mays Lane, Fareham
- Mea, Person we support, Supported Living in Essex
- Emma, Person we support, Brighton Community Outreach
- Hayley, Person we support, Wilbury Gardens, Hove
East
- Harriet Acheampong, Support Worker, Supported Living in Bushey, near Watford
- HoneyEyes Numerate, Deputy Manager, Supported Living in Harrow
- Sara Searle, Peripatetic Manager, Area 11
- Dyllan, Person we support, Supported Living in Lambeth
- Lucy, Person we support, Alderton House, Ely
- Sophie, Person we support, Supported Living in Camberley
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:
South
- Kaila Clark, Deputy Manager, Winston Lodge, Waterlooville
- Catherine Fowler, Administrator, Supported Living in Lymington
- Pepa Bordakova, Support Worker, Twyford Gardens, Worthing
- Christopher, Person we support, Supported Living in Broadwater, Worthing
- Steven, Person we support, Maldon House, Seaford
East
- Mandy Conners, Deputy Manager, Whitehatch, Horley
- Hannah Flemming, Registered Manager, Clareville House, Caterham
- Shachoi Waite-Hines, Home Manager, Supported Living in Beckenham
- Lyudmila, Person we support, Supported Living in Harrow
- David, Person we support, Supported Living in Sutton
Wellbeing and health promotion
This award celebrates those who promote the emotional, physical, and psychological health of people we support.
The finalists are:
- Netty Bowron, Home Manager, Northfields House, Ringwood
- Ella Kennedy and Milli Drake, Practice Leads, Domiciliary Care Essex
- Michael Maunders, Home Manager, Valley Road, Southampton
- Rachel, Person we support, Supported Living in Maidstone
- Donna, Person we support, Cottage Walk, Clacton-on-Sea
- Dawn, Person we support, Winston Lodge, Waterlooville
Inspirational person award
This award recognises a person we support or team member whose determination, resilience or achievements have inspired others.
The finalists are:
South
- Michelle Clark, Practice Lead, Winston Lodge, Waterlooville
- Ewelina Harding, Registered Manager, Vallance Gardens, Hove
- Adelina Virlan, Home Manager, Supported Living in Brighton
- Ernest, Person we support, Wilbury Gardens, Hove
- Holly, Person we support, Supported living in Worthing, West Sussex
East
- Marcel Palmer-Mattis, Registered Manager, The Grove, Sutton
- Jolene Reader, Registered Manager, Alderton House, Ely
- Peter, Person we support, Clareville House, Caterham
- Aaron, Person we support, Supported Living in Oxford
- Simon, Person we support, Supported Living in Central Epsom
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:
South
Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted. Keep an eye out for our North finalists later in the week.
Good luck to all our finalists. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Heroes Awards in Uckfield in late November!
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