Inspirational employees and
volunteers from 14 Lincolnshire care homes and head office at Eyre Court in Lincoln, run by The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT), were celebrated at an awards ceremony held at the Double Tree by Hilton, Lincoln, earlier this month (3 October).
Over 60 guests attended the 2023 Trust Recognition Awards ceremony for Lincolnshire. The opening address was given by Dan Hayes, Chief Executive and the Master of Ceremonies was Mike Stredder, Operations Director. The Awards were given out by members of the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees including Mark Everall, Chair of Trustees and Richard Milligan-Manby, Trustee for Lincolnshire.
Candidates for the Trust Recognition Awards were nominated by colleagues, residents, and friends of care homes. Nominations were judged by a panel and finalists invited to the awards, where winners were presented with trophies.
Caroline Dunagan, OSJCT North Division Director, said: “Teams in our 14 Lincolnshire care homes and Eyre Court head office work with dedication throughout the year. Supported by a wonderful volunteer team, they make OSJCT care homes vibrant places to live and work.
“Employees in all roles are
committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standard of care for residents. These awards for employees and volunteers give special recognition to those who have been put forward for their endeavours by colleagues, or residents and their family members. It was delightful to celebrate individual and team successes.”
This year’s award winners are:
Exceptional Dedication to Caring Award
Diane Selby, Support Worker, Apple Trees, Grantham
Ena Fox, Volunteer, Skirbeck Court, Boston
Outstanding Community Engagement Award
Janine Shackleton, Activities Co-ordinator, The Poplars, Market Rasen
The Empowerment Award
Joyce Foster, Resident Volunteer Welcomer, Whitefriars, Stamford
Muriel Pollard, Resident Volunteer Welcomer, Whitefriars, Stamford
The Inspirational Leader Award
Cheryl Gilderdale, Home Manager, Hartsholme House, Lincoln
The Personal Development Award
Louise Green, Deputy Home Manager, Whitefriars, Stamford
Unsung Hero of the Year
Zoe Freeman, Care Leader, Whitefriars, Stamford
Unsung Hero of the Year
Sue Grimes, Volunteer, Ermine House, Lincoln
Trust Efficiency and Development Award
William Bancroft, IT Applications Support Lead, Eyre Court, Lincoln
The Nigel Stourton Award
Zoe Freeman and the Care Leaders at Whitefriars, Stamford
The Nigel Stourton Award recognises an individual or team in Lincolnshire who have excelled in the year and made an outstanding contribution to resident care. Unlike other OSJCT categories, this Award is unique to Lincolnshire. The Nigel Stourton Award is named after OSJCT’s first Chair of Trustees under whose governance the Trust acquired care homes in Lincolnshire.
Long Service Awards
Three employees, who have worked for the Trust for 30 years, received Long Service Awards:
Caroline Alford, Head of Central Operations, Eyre Court, Lincoln
Karen Cheetham, Process Improvement Manager – Finance, Eyre Court, Lincoln
Claire Ashmore, Senior Carer, Beckside, North Hykeham
The Chairman’s Commendation for Meritorius Service was awarded to:
Tracey Parkes, Administration Assistant, Ermine House, Lincoln
Sara Bland, Home Manager, Foxby Court, Gainsborough
Rebecca Satheeskumar, Carer, Gregory House, Grantham
Zoe Freeman, Care Leader, Whitefriars, Stamford
Louise Green, Deputy Home Manager, Whitefriars, Stamford
Sarah Money, IT Applications Trainer, Eyre Court, Lincoln
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