Wales & West Heroes awards celebrate team members and people we support
Tuesday 10 November saw the second of three of our 2026 Heroes awards events take place at The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. Every year, our Heroes awards shine a spotlight on the people and teams who go above and beyond to make a difference – from team members and managers to people we support.
The day was all about recognising the people and teams who make a difference across Achieve together and celebrating the achievements of our Wales & West finalists.
Guests were welcomed with refreshments and plenty of time to catch up before taking their seats for the start of the celebrations. Our Educational Day Services, Bath, created and produced the beautiful table centrepieces, which celebrated our values.
As well as recognising this year’s finalists and winners, the event gave us an opportunity to reflect on some of the fantastic achievements, milestones and memorable moments from across 2026.
30 years of Achieve together
This year has an extra reason to celebrate as Achieve together marks its 30th anniversary.
For three decades, we’ve worked alongside people to support them to live happy, healthy and meaningful lives. Our Heroes awards provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate this milestone alongside the team members and people we support who make Achieve together what it is today.
Our 30th anniversary was celebrated throughout the event, including special videos and a 90s-themed selfie frame for everyone to enjoy.
Bringing people together
The Wales & West Heroes awards were filled with celebration, recognition and lots of special moments as people came together from across the region.
Guests enjoyed a three-course meal and the opportunity to catch up, celebrate each other’s achievements and enjoy the occasion together.
Meet the winners
We’re delighted to share the winners of the Wales & West Heroes awards.
Being brave
🏆Neve Madden, Practice Lead, Supported Living in Pontypool
🏆Callum, Person we support, Supported Living in Argoed
Having fun
🏆Opeyemi Taiwo, Support Worker, Hilltop, Weston-Super-Mare
🏆Archie, Person we support, Educational Day Services, Bath
Making things happen
🏆Jo-Anne Ashford, Support Worker, Supported Living in Gwynedd
🏆Tracey, Person we support, Supported Living in Caerphilly
Valuing everyone
🏆Rebecca Prosser, Support Worker, Supported Living in Argoed
🏆Constantin, Person we support, Supported Living in Dinas Powys, near Cardiff
Wellbeing and health promotion
🏆Gemima Dorey, Support Worker, Supported Living in Gwynedd
🏆Jessica, Person we support, Supported Living on the outskirts of Caerphilly
Inspirational person
🏆Hannah Griffiths, Registered Manager, Supported Living in Woodchurch, Wirral
🏆David, Person we support, Supported Living in Pontypool
Home/Service of the year
🏆Supported Living in Neston
Operations Director – Wales & West Rachael Hawkins shared, “The Heroes awards are such a special opportunity to bring people together and celebrate everything that has been achieved over the past year. There’s so much to be proud of across Wales & West, and it’s wonderful to see team members and people we support having their achievements recognised and celebrated. Hearing their stories and seeing the support and encouragement in the room really shows what these awards are all about.”
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special, and congratulations to all our Wales & West finalists and winners.
We’re looking forward to our final Heroes awards event for the South & East later this month!
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