Returning in-person for 2022, 150 colleagues from across the organisation gathered to celebrate and reflect on the past year on Friday 20 May 2022. The executive team set out their vision for the next few years ahead at a conference during the daytime, which led to the annual awards ceremony in the evening.

Changing Lives was the theme for this years' event, describing the incredible work achieved by many at National Care Group every day. Chief Executive James Allen said: “It’s always of huge importance to take a step back, reflect and reward those who have helped change lives over the past year. Our services are always evolving, and offer a career path that not only delivers day-to-day support, but also the ambition to change lives for the better. I’m hugely proud of everyone that works hard across the group to maintain our position as one of the foremost providers of adult social care operating today.”

400 nominations for the annual awards were made by colleagues, shining a spotlight on some of the outstanding work and achievements that have taken place over the past 12 months. Nominations were shortlisted and the results were as follows:

Outstanding Achievement Board Awards 2022:

Winner: Cherry Tree Gardens Team, Atlantic Way Care

Finalist: David Ferrol, Highlea Care

Manager of the Year 2022. Sponsored by Towergate:

Winner: Kathy Howitt, Chosen Care Supported Living

Finalist: Kelly Smith, Endurance Care Worcestershire

Support Worker of the Year 2022 sponsored by Compass Executives

Winner: Jodie Richards, Endurance Care Worcestershire

Finalists: Lee Heath & Nicola Simpson, Shelton Care

Newcomer of the Year sponsored by Harrison Clark Rickerbys

Winner: Claire Elizabeth Jaye, Highlea Care

Highly Commended: Daniella Gilbert, Shelton Care

Finalist: Jessica Burke, Cornerstones

Support Function of the Year sponsored by Compass Executives

Winner: Recruitment & Onboarding Team

Finalists: The Quality Team

Finalists: The Estates Team

Making A Difference 2022 sponsored by Velway

Winner: Wayne Richards, Endurance Care Worcestershire

Finalist: Julie Warren, Wellington Support

Team of the Year sponsored by National Reactive

Winner: Caewern Lodge, Integra

Finalists: The Rutland House/Cauldon Place Team, Shelton Care

Wellbeing Hero 2022 sponsored by Access LMS

Winner: Carla Day, Integra

Finalist: Matt Burton, Shelton Care

Activities Champion 2022 sponsored by Allied Irish Bank

Winner: Gabrielle Dennehy, Endurance Care Kent

Finalist: Chanelle Dobbs, Shelton Care

Master Cook 2022

Winner: Stacey Bennett, Shelton Care

Finalist: Fran Byrne, Endurance Care Worcestershire

Well done to our incredible colleagues.