12 Awards, great video tributes featuring our staff, service users and partners, recognition of retirees. And an emotional climax as none other than Robbie Williams delivered a heartfelt message to our amazing staff before a stunning, tear-jerking version of his hit ‘Angels’ delivered in conjunction with the dDeaflinks choir.
The videos
Our winners
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Team of the Year
Winner – Transforming Care Team
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Chairman’s Award
Winner – Lincoln Gombedza
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Diversity and Inclusion
Winner – Deborah Rich
Highly Commended – Rachel Wooliscroft
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Leading with Compassion
Winner – Karen Wareham
Highly Commended – Andrea Lucking
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Partnership
Winner – Mental Health Liaison Team
Highly Commended – Rachel Cartwright
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Research and Innovation
Winner – VR Delirium Training
Highly Commended – Digital Transformation Team
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Rising Star
Winner – Sarah Newton
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Unsung Hero
Winner – Lisa Sharrock
Highly Commended – Callum Woolhouse
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Proud to Care
Winner – Richard Dale
Highly Commended – Phil Wardle
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Learner of the Year
Winner – David Loo
Highly Commended – Surina Ainsworth
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Volunteer / Service User Representative of the Year
Winner – Chiara Barbara
Highly Commended – Sara Bloomfield
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Service User and Carer Council
Winner – Veronica Emlyn
Recognition of our retirees
Carol Sylvester and Alastair Forrester