WMCA

Excellence in

Care Awards
2025

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Excellence in Care Award:

Carer

Award Sponsor:  Social Care People

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:

Rachel Weston

Ashwell Home Care Services Ltd

Runners Up:

Akash Paily

Care First Class UK

Tammy Bullock

Woodfields Residential Home

Excellence in Care Award:

Registered Manager

Award Sponsor:  3Spirit Training

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:

Tinga Umera

Nexus Care Services 

Runners Up:

Christelle Le Bray

Fairmont Residential Ltd

Rowina Rego

Highbury Nursing 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:

Claire Hawkins

Autonomy Life (The Oaks)

Runners Up:

Lorraine Tappin

Portway House   

Gail Slater

Upward Care Ltd   

Award Sponsor:  Ally Cares

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:

Racheal Echibe

Isabellas Homes

Runners Up:

Bubacarr Seckan

Oakview Care Home

Michelle Hope

Portway House Care Home   

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:

Holly Holroyd

The Forbury Residential Home

Runners Up:

Lin (Pinky) Smith

Cannock Specialist Care Centre (Restful) 

Rachel Eardley

West Eaton Nursing 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:

Leanne Brickstock

Wychbury Care Services 

Runners Up:

Joyce Gasson

Butts Croft House

Marilyn Pitt

Wellesley House Nursing Home

Award Sponsor:  Syncurio

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

Winner:

Chloe McCafferty

Ashwell Home Care Services Ltd

Runners Up:

Leah Gilfillian

Upward Care Ltd

Gail Bailey

Portway House Care Home   

Award Sponsor:  Citation Ltd

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:

Satish Sahni

Oaklands Nursing Home 

Runners Up:

Debbie & Philip Ashwell

Ashwell Home Care Services Limited 

Chris Taylor

Bridgewater Homecare Sandwell & Dudley 



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:

Megan Whitehouse

Portway House 

Runners Up:

Simon Childs

Fairmont Residential

Dean Cooper

Oakview Care Home



Award Sponsor:  Realise Training

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:

Sukhminder Johal

Oakview Care Home 

Runners Up:

Rachel Butler

Cannock Specialist Care Centre (Restful) 

Moses Netemanyane

Goldthorn Lodge



Award Sponsor:  WM ADASS

This award recognises the significant role of a Sponsored International 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:

Mohsin Abdul

Caring with Dignity Limited



Runners Up:

Amanjot Kaur

Wellesley House Nursing Home 

Oluwaseyi Stephen Afolabi

Fairmont Residential

Award Sponsor: National Dignity Council

This special award is in the gift of the National Dignity Council and is for someone who treats individuals with respect and recognises their inherent worth, ensuring they feel valued and supported, regardless of their needs or circumstances. It's about recognising their individuality, honoring their choices, and maintaining their privacy and independence. 

Winner:

Philip Morse

The Brambles Care Home 

Runners Up:

Bonnita Pagett

Cannock Specialist Care Centre (Restful) 

Kindness Chimezirim Ike

Fairmont Residential Ltd 



This special award is in the gift of the Association and is NOT open for nominations This will be awarded to a person who has made a long-term outstanding contribution to social care.

Winner:

Molly Henriques-Dillon

WMCA

Excellence in

Care Awards
2025