WINNERS ANNOUNCED: People Recognition Awards
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the first quarter of our Avery People Recognition Awards!
Your enthusiasm and commitment to celebrating the outstanding contributions of your colleagues have truly shone through, with over 200 nominations received. Thank you for being part of this incredible initiative.
Each winner will receive a framed certificate, a £50 Love to Shop voucher, and a special pin badge. These awards will be presented by your Regional Director or a Senior Team member over the next few weeks.
We are delighted to recognise the following individuals and teams for their exceptional dedication, hard work, and impact.
First Quarter Winners:
- Dementia Champion of the Year:
- Sohanur Rahman, Carer at Scholars Mews Care Home
- Sarah Howlett, Carer at Camberley Woods Care Home
- Jessica Brown, Senior Carer at Lady Jane Court Care Home
- Jessica Lee, Team Leader at Alma Court Care Home
- Cara Pevy, DCM at Beckenham Park Care Home
- Hospitality Champion of the Year:
- Desire Jackson, Hospitality Manager at Wandsworth Common Care Home
- Christina Aruf, Kitchen Assistant at Westbourne Tower Care Home
- Ana Rodrigues, Hostess at Milton Court Care Home
- Graham Chinn, Head Chef at Birchmere House Care Home
- Lindsey Crockett, Head Chef at Avalon Care Home
- Grant Burton, Head Chef at Hawthorns Braintree
- Supporting Excellence:
- Vanya Roach, CSM at Brentwood Arches Care Home
- Lynn Bennett, Home Manager at Derby Heights Care Home
- Maria Craven, Group Support Office Lead, GSC
- Sean Devine, Quality Development Manager, Regional
- Manager of the Year:
- Morgyn Ross, General Manager at Southbourne Beach Care Home
- Michelle Japlit, General Manager at Winchester Heights Care Home
- Clare Keen, Home Manager at Dukes Court Care Home
- Beverley Aldridge, Home Manager at Albion Court Care Home
- Sally Latham, Home Manager at Claytin Court Care Home
- Rachael Thorpe, Avalon Care Home
- Nurse Champion of the Year:
- David Brown, Nurse at Clare Court Care Home
- Jacinta GreatRex, Home Manager at Rowan Court Care Home
- Jolly Thomas, Nurse at Rowan Court Care Home
- Sarah Mitchell, Nurse Care Manager at Barnet Grange Care Home
- Carer of the Year:
- Nicolle Lewis, Care Assistant at Pemberley House Care Home
- Priyanut (Annie) Williams, Care Assistant at Westbourne Tower Care Home
- Christy Manuel, Carer at Avonmere Care Home
- Tanesha Brown, Carer at Albion Court Care Home
- Olivia Harris, Senior Carer at Newcross Care Home
- Tiffney Hall Sheen, Care Assistant at Alder House Care Home
- Culinary & Housekeeper Champion of the Year:
- Manpreet Sandhu, Head of Housekeeping at Knowle Gate Care Home
- Shyam Singh, Head Chef at Albion Court Care Home
- Ernie Gagliotta, Head Chef at Butlers Mews Care Home
- Tomasz Kusak, Chef at Grove Park Care Home
- Sharon Roberts, Housekeeper at Beckenham Park Care Home
- Maintenance Person of the Year:
- James Devlin, Maintenance Manager at Moorlands Lodge Care Home
- Steven Trivett, Maintenance Operative, Knowledge Gate Care Home
- Daniel Aldridge, Maintenance at Darwin Court Care Home
- Mark Brotherton, Maintenance at Grove Park Care Home
- Carl McNicol, Maintenance at Hanford Court Care Home
- Rory Gibbons, Maintenance Manager at Elton House Care Home
- Team of the Year:
- HOD Team at Fleet Hall Care Home
- Reminiscence Team at Southampton Manor Care Home
- The whole team at Scholars Mews Care Home
- The whole team at Avon Valley Care Home
- The whole team at Armana House Care Home
- Senior & Care Team at Grove Park Care Home
- Learning & Development Champion of the Year:
- Amelia-May Perks, Home Trainer at Birchmere House Care Home
- Rosie Boshell, Trainer at Bourn View Care Home
- Dianne Lomax, Learning & Development Manager (North), Regional
- Well-being & Activities Champion of the Year:
- Kirsty Brown, Well-being Co-ordinator at Brentwood Arches Care Home
- Georgina McDonald, Well-being Co-ordinator at Ashurst Mews Care Home
- Gaynor Lucey, Well-being & Activities Co-ordinator at Knowle Gate Care Home
- Paul Edwards, Well-being Co-ordinator at South Lodge Care Home
- Kay Stone, Well-being Co-ordinator at Avalon Care Home
- Administration & Front of House Champion of the Year:
- Reya Begum, Receptionist at Camberley Woods Care Home
- Tracey Sharp, Administration at Aran Court Care Home
- Christine Sanders, CSM at Darwin Court Care Home
- Justyna Bartyska, CSM at Lady Jane Court Care Home
- Androola (Angie) Hope, Receptionist at Rivermere Care Home
- Stacey Randall, CSM at Butlers Mews Care Home
- Home of the Year:
- Chertsey Parklands Manor Care Home
- Ashurst Mews Care Home
- Cliftonville Care Home
- Newcross Care Home
- Loxley Park Care Home
- Deputy of the Year:
- Renji Samuel, Deputy Manager at Chertsey Parklands Manor Care Home
- Jan Davenport, Deputy Manager at Spencer House Care Home
- Petronela Anghel, Deputy Manager at Scholars Mews Care Home
- Joy Martin, Deputy Manager at Camberley Woods Care Home
- Leanne Kendall, Deputy Manager at Acorn Lodge Care Home
- Louise Moran, Deputy Manager at Hanford Court Care Home
- Avery Ambassador of the Year Award (values-based):
- Daniel Bridges, Home Manager at Hamstead Court Care Home
- Charlie Kenny, Senior Regional Director, Regional
- Linda Donnellan Beevers, Home Manager at Armana House Care Home
- Cathy Charley, Home Manager at Priory Court Care Home
- Rising Star Award:
- Xara Kenny, CSM at Hampstead Court Care Home
- Donna Fieldhouse, Head of Recreation & Leisure at Glenmore Care Home
- Aurelia Popa, Team Leader at Albion Court Care Home
- Gemma Wallbanks, Home Manager at Acer Court Care Home
- Hayley Wood, Home Manager at Alder House Care Home
Congratulations to all our winners! These individuals and teams will be shortlisted for our Annual Awards ceremony in November 2024, where we will continue to celebrate their remarkable achievements.
Nominate today!
Nominations for the next quarter are now open and close on 30th September! We encourage all staff, residents, and relatives to take part in recognising the exceptional efforts of those around you. To submit a nomination, please email averyawards@averyhealthcare.co.uk with the following details:
- Your name and contact details
- Nominee’s name and job title
- The name of the home where the nominee works
- Supporting information on why the nominee deserves to win, including testimonials and photographs, if applicable
Let’s continue to honour the stars who make Avery Healthcare a wonderful place to work and live. Your participation makes a significant difference in our community.
Thank you for your ongoing support in recognising excellence!
