The 2027 Hertfordshire Care Awards
Nominations are now open for the 16th annual Hertfordshire Care Awards!
It’s time to celebrate the incredible people and teams making a difference across adult social care in Hertfordshire.
If you know an individual or team who goes above and beyond, give them the recognition they deserve and nominate them today.
Nominations close on 5 February 2027.
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Outstanding Achievement in Homecare
For individual homecare staff who have made a difference and have tailored care specifically for an individual. There must be evidence of great ideas and innovation.
The Compassion Award for Residential Care
For an individual who works in a residential or nursing home setting and has shown outstanding compassion.
Outstanding Achievement in Adult Disability or Mental Health Support
For an individual who works day-to-day supporting a person, or people who live with a learning disability or need mental health support. There must be evidence of great ideas and innovation.
The Care Leadership Award
For a care employee in a leadership position who has proved to be an excellent leader, coach and support to others.
The Contribution to Care Award
Open to anyone who you think has made an outstanding achievement in supporting or caring for others in a care setting. Domestic Staff, Kitchen Staff, Volunteers, Handymen, Care – Co-ordinators, Care Staff, whole teams or a business. Anyone can be nominated.
Residential Care Team of the Year
A whole residential, nursing or other care team or business who have made an outstanding achievement in the last year in relation to innovation and development.
Adult Disability or Mental Health Support Team of the Year
A whole care team or business who have made an outstanding achievement in the last year in relation to innovation and development.
Homecare Team of the Year
A whole domiciliary care team or business who have made an outstanding achievement in the last year in relation to innovation and development.
The Care Culture Award
Open to all providers this award is reflecting the outstanding culture within any care organisation. It has been identified that the culture of a care company is the basis of everything, from safety to care, compassion and success. The winner of this award will have an outstanding care culture within.
2026 Winners
Here are our 2026 Hertfordshire Care Award’s winners…
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Outstanding Achievement in Homecare
Winner: Lisa Banda, L&F Care Services
Sponsored by Care Choices
The Compassion Award for Residential Care
Winner: Colin Lines, Mountbatten Lodge (Collected on his behalf)
Sponsored by Howden Insurance
Outstanding Achievement in Adult Disability or Mental Health Support
Winner: Kerry Hutson, Partners In Support
Sponsored by Blizzard for Business
The Care Leadership Award
Winner: Lynn James-Wellings, Care First 24
Sponsored by HCR Law
The Contribution to Care Award
Winner: St Andrews Engagement Team, B&M Care
Sponsored by Overseas Immigration
Most Innovative Residential Care Team
Winner: Treetops Namaste Care Team, Belmont View, Quantum Care Ltd
Sponsored by apetito
Most Innovative Adult Disability or Mental Health Support Team
Winner: Knightingles Healthcare Team Leaders
Sponsored by Peninsula
Most Innovative Homecare Team
Winner: Doves Care Agency
Sponsored by Specsavers Home Visits Hertfordshire
The Care Culture Award
Winner: Hightown Housing, Voicebox
Sponsored by Virtual IT
The Special Recognition Award
Winner: DRUM
Sponsored by The Care Professional Academy