Celebrating our everyday heroes at the Somerset Care Group Awards
We were recently proud to celebrate the inspirational achievements of Somerset Care Group colleagues over the past year.
Recognising the incredible work of individuals and teams from all areas of organisation, our 2024 Somerset Care Group Awards provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate unsung heroes, and hear what a difference they make to those they support.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, finalists, colleagues, customers and sponsors gathered at Haynes Motor Museum to crown our 2024 Somerset Care Group Award winners, and be inspired and uplifted by stories of exceptional care, compassion and dedication to supporting people to live the life they choose.
And the winners are…
Nominated by their colleagues or their customers, the following teams and individuals were recognised for their efforts and achievements in support of others.
Carer of the Year Award – Sponsored by Cohesion Recruitment Ltd
- Winner: Linda Woods – Field House
- Finalist: Georgia Maycock – Stockmoor Lodge
Hidden Heroes Award – Sponsored by Aspen Services
- Winner: Rebecca Bulpin – Croft House
- Finalist: Liam Cooksley – Realise South West
Leadership of the Year Award – Sponsored by Magnit Global
- Winner: Michelle Pike – Cary Brook
- Finalists: Jack Scribbins – Realise South West, Rebecca Bulpin – Croft House
Learner of the Year Award – Sponsored by PKF Francis Clark
- Winner: Leona Eals – Rowden House
- Finalist: Wendy Coombe – Discharge To Assess
Newcomer of the Year Award – Sponsored by Howden Group
- Winner: Lucy Colloff – Realise South West
- Finalist: Emma Summers – Greenhill House
People’s Choice – Sponsored by Carehome.co.uk
- Winner: Kate Chapman – Stockmoor Lodge
Finalist: Halcon Centre
Team of the Year Award – Sponsored by Camascope
- Winner: Discharge To Assess Team
- Finalists: Realise South West
Wellbeing Award – Sponsored by RWK Goodman
- Winner: Isaac Cheesman – Quality Team
- Finalists: Sue Monger – Stockmoor Lodge, Kerry Wheeler – Calway House
Awards connected to the Somerset Care Group’s values
Connecting With People Award – Sponsored by Arthur David
- Winner: Sophia Cross – Halcon Centre
- Finalists: Samita Dhungel – Cooksons Court, Sharon Fraser – Wiltshire Home Care
Doing the Right Thing Award – Sponsored by Regency Purchasing
- Winner: Kelly Vines – Wiltshire Home Care
- Finalist: Jan Goodyear – Somerset Home Care
Embracing Change Award – Sponsored by Blueleaf Care
- Winner: Claire Mahoney – Way Ahead Care
- Finalists: Emma Fox – Realise South West, Sarah Stamp – Green Tree Court
Making a Difference Award – Sponsored by Bidfood
- Winner: Shane Adams – Realise South West
- Finalists: Jess Birks and Suzie Wilford – Green Tree Court
Outstanding Achievement Award
A surprise new category, this existence of this award remained top secret until the awards ceremony itself.
The Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Mandy Thorne in recognition of the difference she has made and the inspiration she has been to others, over more than two decades at the Halcon Centre respite and residential care home for younger adults with physical disabilities in Taunton.
- Winner: Mandy Thorne – Halcon Centre
The Harry Patch Award
The Harry Patch AwardSponsored by Burges Salmon LLP, this award is presented in honour of Harry Patch, the ‘Last Surviving Tommy’ and a former resident at our Fletcher House care home in Wells.
The Harry Patch Award recognises those who have delivered exceptional service to those in our care, across our entire range of services. We are delighted that this year’s award has been presented to Alison Tiltman, Registered Manager of our Burnworthy House care home in South Petherton.
- Winner: Alison Tiltman – Burnworthy House
Huge congratulations to all of our nominees, across all award categories, and all areas of the Somerset Care Group. We are proud to work alongside you!
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