Record-breaking number of Lifeways team members shortlisted for awards
A record 30 teams and individuals from Lifeways have been shortlisted in the regional Great British Care Awards.
The Great British Care Awards are a celebration of excellence across the care sector which pay tribute to the incredible people who have demonstrated outstanding dedication in their work.
Andrea Kinkade, Chief Executive at Lifeways, said: “It is so fitting that in our 30th anniversary year we have 30 amazing teams and individuals being recognised for the extraordinary work they do.
“They represent everything that makes Lifeways special - compassion, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to helping the people we support to live fulfilling, independent lives.
“I see it every day when visiting services or speaking with team members and I’m so proud of everyone on this shortlist. They deserve every accolade that comes their way.”
Here are our nominees by region:
North East
- Joanne Moore – Care Home Worker Award – Threeways, Berwick upon Tweed
- Sophie Sayer – Co-production Award – PBS Team
- Kelly Stretch & Isabel Cockerham – Workforce Development Award – PBS Team
Yorkshire and Humber
- Liffey Team – Care Team Award – Liffey, Doncaster
- Cornmill House – Co-production Award – Cornmill House
- Luke Gibson (Tenant) – Putting People First Award – Riding Gardens
- James Hings – Three R’s Award – Recruitment
- Jenni Harrison, Team Leader – Dignity in Care Award – Station Road
West Midlands
- Coach House Team – Care Team Award – Coach House
- Woodbury View Team – Care Team Award – Woodbury View
- Suet Ying Tsang – Care Newcomer Award – Woodbury View
- Brenda Lampit – Outstanding Contribution to Social Care Award – Woodbury View
- Zoe McLellan – Care Home Worker Award – Burgess Care
- Collins Somauh – Homecare Newcomer Award – Burgess Care
- Kelly Hardy – Homecare Newcomer Award – Lightwood Road
- River Lodge Team – Care Team Award – River Lodge
- Zoe Bayliss (Deputy Manager) – Dignity in Care Award – River Lodge
- Stapenhill Road Team – Care Team Award – Stapenhill Road
- Weston Road Team – Care Team Award – Weston Road
- Emma Jones – Putting People First Award – Lightwood Road
- Alina Brathwaite – Co-production Award – Ash House
East Midlands
- Pierre Ninjoh – Frontline Leader Award – Barwell
South West
- Julie O’Donovan – Workforce Development Award – 12–14 Campbell Road
North West
- Roseway Team – Care Home Team Award – Roseway
London
- Cabrine Nalugo – Home Care Worker Award
- Sara Serrao – Frontline Leader Award – Spring Close Lane
- Stanley Moyo – Frontline Leader Award
- Liza Tomkins – Dignity in Care Award
- Nadrah V Nampijja – Dignity in Care Award
- Ibrahim Bamwayana – Care Home Team Award – The Lodge and Craig Road
Winners will be announced at the regional award ceremonies over the next few weeks with a national final being held in March 2026. Good luck to all finalists.