This year’s celebrations were made even more memorable with a guest appearance from Boyzone star Shane Lynch, who joined the awards to help present trophies and congratulate the winners.
His presence brought an extra sparkle to the occasion, with guests thrilled to share the stage – and photographs – with the much-loved celebrity.
Ann Taylor, Chair of KiCA, said: “This year’s awards honour not just the finalists and winners of 2025, but every single individual who has helped social care in Kent adapt, innovate and continue to deliver under the toughest of circumstances proving time and again that their dedication knows no bounds.”
The Kent Care Awards 2025 winners are:
Walmer Care Centre - Ancillary Worker - Frontline
Garland House - Care Newcomer
Chartwell House by Boutique Care Homes - Recruitment, Retention & Recognition/Dementia Champion
Belmont Healthcare Group - Palliative Care, Residential Care Team - OPPD/Ancillary Worker - Back Office
Crownwood Healthcare - Residential Care Worker - OPPD
Avondale Care - Putting People First/Community Support Worker (LD/MH)
Care First 24 - Apprenticeship Award/Community Care Registered Manager
All About Homecare - Community Care Worker
Lauriem Complete Care - Community Care Team
Hallmark, Chamberlain Court Care Home - Residential Registered Manager - OPPD/Care Nutrition
Manor Care Homes - LD/MH Team
Fitzroy Support - Residential Support Worker (LD/MH)
Strode Park Foundation - Registered Manager (LD/MH)
Patrick Quinn - Outstanding Contribution to Social Care
