Employees at Lincolnshire care homes celebrated in Trust Awards
The Employee Awards, which have taken place for more than 20 years, are given out to winners of Shining Star and Hidden Hero categories, to employees with over 20 years of long service and to those who achieved qualifications in the last year. A select number of employees who received a Chairman's Commendations Award for Meritorious Service were also honoured at the events.
The Trust also awarded two new Ferrers Innovation Awards in Lincolnshire. Launched for the first time this year, these awards are sponsored by the charity’s patron, Robert Ferrers, and encourage better ways of doing things. One award went to Corrie-Ann Sroga for empowering residents who live with dementia, at Hartsholme House. Sian Rees, a finance team leader at the regional office, Eyre Court, also received a Ferrers Innovation Award for bringing in a new finance and auditing process.
Lincolnshire Shining Stars winners 2021 are:
- Corrie-Ann Sroga, Lincolnshire Activities Co-ordinator of the Year, Hartsholme House, Lincoln
- Jemma Dodwell, Lincolnshire Carer of the Year, Apple Trees, Grantham
- Chelsea Wainwright, Lincolnshire Leader of the Year, Eresby Hall, Spilsby
- Emma Culley, Lincolnshire Newcomer of the Year, Eresby Hall, Spilsby
- Lisa Lawlor, Lincolnshire Office Support Employee of the Year, Gregory House, Grantham
- Shelly Smith, Lincolnshire Unsung Hero of the Year, Whitefriars, Stamford
- Ena Fox, Lincolnshire Volunteer of the Year, Skirbeck Court, Boston
- Charlie Adlam, Lincolnshire Young Carer of the Year, The Poplars, Market Rasen
- Dawn Elmore, Lincolnshire Office Support Employee of the Year, Eyre Court, Lincoln
- Ferai Robson, Lincolnshire Unsung Hero of the Year, Eyre Court, Lincoln
Chairman’s Commendations Awards for Meritorious Service were given to:
- Lisa Phipps, Administration Assistant, Boultham Park House, Lincoln
- Andrew Saunders, Handy Person, Gregory House, Grantham
- Anna Lewkowicz, Home Manager, Gregory House, Grantham
- Amy Thompson, Head Housekeeper, Southfield House, Spalding
- Shelly Smith, Home Manager, Whitefriars, Stamford
- Louise Berg, Head of HR Transformation & Operations, Eyre Court, Lincoln
The Ferrers Innovation Award winners in Lincolnshire are:
- Corrie-Ann Sroga, Hartsholme House, Lincoln
- Sian Rees, Eyre Court, Lincoln
Chief Executive, Dan Hayes, spoke at the online ceremony to praise all the winners and said: “Congratulations to all our winners, whether they have been recognised for their professionalism or for their long service or qualifications. These awards take place so that the Trust can show our gratitude to colleagues who together provide an essential service to our communities. And this year more than any other our gratitude will be echoed by a whole nation who now appreciate what they do and stand in unanimous appreciation for their bravery and commitment. This moment is a good one to reflect on where we might be without the tremendous social care workers that we are recognising today.”