Nov 2020
Duo at OSJCT Gregory House, Grantham hailed as Shining Stars in Trust Awards 2020
OSJCT Shining Stars Employee Awards 2020
Anna Lewkowicz and Andrew Saunders from Gregory House have been selected as winners in The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) Shining Stars Employee Awards 2020. The Trust, which employs over 5,200 staff across its homes and offices selected 48 winners from a shortlist of 129 finalists.
Anna Lewkowicz, Home Manager, has been awarded OSJCT Leader of the Year 2020, Lincolnshire, and Andrew Saunders came top in the OSJCT Unsung Hero 2020, Lincolnshire, category.
Anna joined the Trust in 2018. She received the award for her commitment to residents’ care, support for colleagues and empathy with relatives. She had been nominated by several colleagues as well as family members of residents.
Anna said: “I am overwhelmed with receiving this recognition. My motivation, to get up every morning and work with an amazing team, is to make a difference to our residents’ lives, more than ever during this challenging times.”
Andrew, who joined in 2016 was nominated for being a great handyman, spending time with residents and giving time during his days off to run activities for residents. He also sells crafts to raise money for the home’s amenities fund.
Andrew said: “It has been a difficult year so far, but receiving this award makes it all worthwhile. It is great to be given the opportunity to be able to use my creative skills with the residents alongside carrying out my daily tasks.”
Caroline Dunagan, OSJCT Area Operations Director, Lincolnshire, and a member of the judging panel, said: “I would like to thank Anna and Andrew for their wonderful contribution and congratulate them on winning these awards. It is so important to celebrate and recognise the wonderful achievements of colleagues from across Lincolnshire, each and everyone have gone out of their way to improve the lives of those living in our homes. We absolutely appreciate and value their contribution.”