WMCA

Excellence in

Care Awards
2026

Categories Are:

Excellence in Care Award:

Carer

Award Sponsor: Quality of Care  QUAL

This award recognises the significant role of the Care Worker in consistently providing a high quality standard, for service users. Evidence of dedication, awareness of colleagues and career development through training will be important elements for the judges.

Winner:

Esther Adegoke

Cole Valley Nursing Home

Shortlist:

Louise Perry

Oaklands Care Home

Julio Tjahuha

Restful Homes Group

Excellence in Care Award:

Registered Manager

Award Sponsor:  Citation

This award will be given to the Registered Manager who has demonstrated a high level of expertise together with exceptional skills in managing the complex business of running a care business. A Manager who shows vision in developing person centred care and supporting staff to meet the ever changing needs of the service users.

Winner:

Jannine Davies

Amber Court Residential Home

Shortlist:

Ajit Kaur Matharu

Bramley Court Care Home

Julie Lane

Rosewood Care Home   

Award Sponsor: HCR Law 

This candidate has shown clear commitment to improving the delivery of care and support within their team. A person who has shown leadership qualities by reflecting on what could be better and supporting others to bring about change.

Winner:

Beverley Mosses

Caring With Dignity Limited   

Shortlist:

Raj Gill

Hampton Court Care Home

Victoria Mills

Wychbury Care Home   

Award Sponsor: Delphi Care Solutions

This candidate has shown clear commitment to improving the delivery of care and support within their team. A person who has shown leadership qualities by reflecting on what could be better and supporting others to bring about change.

Winner:

Elizabath Varghese

The Village Nursing Home   

Shortlist:

James Lapage

Caring WIth Dignity Limited

Hira Sumar

Nexus Care Services

Award Sponsor:  NAPA

This award will be given to Activity Coordinator who has demonstrated they can provide a ‘needs led’, varied and appropriate programme for care home residents. Organisers who show exceptional skills, creativity and responsibilities in arranging activities either alone or in conjunction with a senior.

Winner:

Rachel Craven

Jaffray Care

Shortlist:

David Ali

Wulfrun Rose (MACC Care) 

Katie Lees

The Court House Care Home   

Award Sponsor:  Wiltshire Farm Foods Professional

This  award will recognise an excellent, person centred service to clients, demonstrating dignity and respect through domestic services.Candidates should be able to provide examples of initiatives and excellence in their work and pride themselves on outstanding client feedback.

Winner:

Clare Greensall

The Priory Rest Home

Shortlist:

Marius Bujokas

The Forbury Residential Home

Amandeep Kaur

Lavender Court Care Home   

Award Sponsor:  Syncurio

Candidates can demonstrate evidence of providing excellent client facing services that supports the reputation and performance of the business. 

Winner:

Rebecca Brittle

Home Instead Dudley & Sandwell South

Shortlist:

Neelam Bi

The Village Nursing Home

Tracey Parsons

Woodfields Residential Care Home   

Award Sponsor:  Spectrum Care Ltd

This award recognises a new member of staff who has joined the care sector within the last 12 months, either for the first time or after at least two years away. The nominee should demonstrate how they have transferred existing skills from volunteering, life experiences, or previous employment into their new role.

Winner:

Kuldip Johal

Home Instead Dudley & Sandwell South

Shortlist:

Kelvin Nnaji

Oakview Care Home

Maria Olorode

Amber Court Residential Home  

Award Sponsor: Pharmacy Xpress

This award celebrates an exceptional nurse in social care who demonstrates compassion, innovation, and leadership. The recipient will be recognised for their dedication to improving lives, advocating for vulnerable individuals, and driving meaningful change.

Winner:

Maggie Tooth

Oaklands Care Home   

Shortlist:

Deborah Miles

Active Care Group 

Harjinder Sandu

Superior Care

Award Sponsor: Christie & Co

This candidate can demonstrate how they have created an excellent work environment, where staff can flourish through the opportunities the business provides. Candidates can demonstrate how they have implemented a new idea that has improved the standard of care in their business.

Winner:

Amrit Sumal

Superior Care   

Shortlist:

Jas Bisla

Angel Care Homes 

Raj Gill

Orbis Care Limited 

This special award is in the gift of the Association and this year we have awarded it to Shindar Chall who was so instrumental in setting up the Sandwell Care Association - one of the forerunners of the West Midlands Care Association.

Winner:

Shindar Chall

Superior Care

This year we awarded two special recognition awards to acknowledge the achievement of two members who both went from Inadequate CQC ratings to good in under 12 months

Winners:

Amber Court
Care Home

Wolverhampton

The Garth
Nursing Home

Kington

WMCA

Excellence in

Care Awards
2026