The annual Kent Care Awards, a prestigious event that honours the outstanding contributions of professionals in the care sector, witnessed a night filled with applause, appreciation, accolades, and a celebrity visitor!
The event celebrated the relentless dedication, innovation, and hard work of individuals and teams who have made a significant impact in the lives of many across Kent.
What a successful night, made all the better by a visit from Chico - the X Factor star who made sure everyone had a great time on the dance floor.
Here are this year's amazing winners:
- Innovation Award: Florentina Dalton, Symbolconnect Family Support Services.
- Dementia Champion Award: Dalila Neves, The Old Rectory Residential Home.
- Care team LD/MH Award: Victoria Avenue Team, Positive Solutions Kent CIC.
- Care Awards: OPPD Whole Team, Walmer Care Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd.
- Workforce Development Award: Chetna Satra, Optimal Living (Kent) Ltd.
- Putting People First Award: Stanley Darien, Regal Care.
- Residential Registered Manager Award: Kelly Parker, The Old Rectory Residential Home.
- Community Care Registered Manager Award: Stacey Blair, WeKare Personal Assistants Ltd.
- Residential Champion Award: Tracey Crittenden, Haslington Lodge Care Home.
- Care Nutrition Award: Gowtham Sudhakar, Sai Care Homes.
- Community Homecare Champion Award: Kate Spencer-Brown, No Place Like Home.
- Ancillary Back Office Award: Ashleigh Smith, Spadework.
- PBS Champion Award: Megan Bruce, Aspens Charities.
- Ancillary Frontline Award: Chris Saunders, Wombwell Hall Care Home.
- Frontline Leader Award: Gemma Wilson-Hamilton, Alexander House - Nicholas James Care Homes.
- Palliative Care Award: Fiona Dunkin, Bluebird Care Gravesham & Dartford.
- Supported Living Registered Manager Award: Liz Salsbury, Better Lives Supported Living Ltd.
- Care Newcomer - Residential Award: Kuldeep Singh, Hatfield Lodge.
- Care Newcomer - Community Award: Ashleigh Chikuni, Athlone Care.
- Supported Living Champion Award: Steve Harris, East Kent Mencap.
- Recruitment, Retention & Recognition Award: Charlie Goodman-Smith, Lauriem Complete Care.
- Apprenticeship Award: Lea Johnson, East Kent Mencap.
- Rising Star Award: Courtney Oliver, Bluebird Care Folkestone & Dover.
- Social Care Nursing Award: Hannah Neal-Donald, Hilton Nursing Partners.
The evening was a testament to the resilience, dedication, and commitment of the care sector professionals. Each winner, with their unique contributions, showcased the diverse ways in which care can be delivered, making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
The attendees, comprising industry professionals, family members, and well-wishers, gave a standing ovation to the winners, acknowledging their invaluable contributions.
Congratulations to all the winners of the #KentCareAwards23! Your achievements are a beacon of hope and inspiration for many.
