Inspirational employees and volunteers from 14 Lincolnshire care homes, and support teams at Eyre Court in Lincoln, were celebrated at the Trust Recognition Awards 2024. The Lincolnshire ceremony took place at The Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa earlier this month (2 October).  

Eighty guests attended the event, where the opening address was given by Dan Hayes, Chief Executive and the Master of Ceremonies was Mike Stredder, Group Operations Director. The Awards were given out by members of the Senior Leadership Team and Tim Church, Trustee.

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. 

Dan Hayes, Chief Executive, said: “The collective skill and effort of OSJCT employees achieves the most wonderful outcomes for the people within our care. Our teams restore identity and dignity and replace vulnerability with love and compassion.  

“It is my privilege to be in the company of people who live the values of the Trust, and who have excelled in what they do.”

The 2024 award winners are:

Exceptional Dedication to Caring Award, homes winner

Tracy Poyser, Carer, Hartsholme House 

Outstanding Community Engagement Award, homes winner

Kate Banks, Activities Co-ordinator, Boultham Park House

The Empowerment Award, homes winner

Pauline King, Night Care Leader, Southfield House

The Empowerment Award, office winner

Katie Vickers, Social Media Executive, Operations Centre

Unsung Hero of the Year, homes winner

Hayley Hughes, Care Leader, Apple Trees

Unsung Hero of the Year, office winner

Paul Golding, IT Applications Manager, Operations Centre

The Inspirational Leader Award, homes winner

Louise Needham, Care Manager, Southfield House

The Inspirational Leader Award, office winner

Sian Rees, Senior Finance Manager, Eyre Court

Making a Difference Volunteering Award

Mark Gilmore, Volunteer, Gregory House

The Nigel Stourton Award

Skirbeck Court team

The Nigel Stourton Award recognises an individual or team that has excelled in the year and made an outstanding contribution to resident care. It is unique to Lincolnshire and the Award is named after one of OSJCT’s first Trustees, who was asked to support the Trust acquisition of our former local authority care homes in Lincolnshire. He later became Chairman and supported the work of OSJCT for almost 30 years.

John Monckton Memorial Award 

Regional winners, Gregory House team

This Award is given out in memory of a late trustee to recognise improvements in care. This year’s theme – ‘creative ideas to bring residents and families together through food and nutrition’ - reflects the importance of good food and nutrition at any age. 

Long Service Awards

Sarah Porter, Cook, Gregory House, received a long service award for 35 years’ service

Barbara Gilbert, Housekeeper, Whitefriars, received a long service award for 30 years’ service

Eight employees, who have worked for the Trust for 25 years, also received Long Service Awards:

Amanda Cresswell, Chef, Apple Trees

Wendy Bond, Chef, Apple Trees

Gail Morley, Carer, Beckside

Michael Hall, Handy Person, Beckside

Susan Stainton, Kitchen Assistant, Eresby Hall

Moya Reeve, Night Carer, Ermine House

Lisa Lawlor, Administrator, Gregory House

Deborah Longhorn, Senior Care Leader, The Poplars

The Chairman’s Commendation for Meritorius Service was awarded to:

Sasha Thornalley, Head of Care, Skirbeck Court

Martin Saw, Night Carer, Skirbeck Court

Catherine Semmence, Head of Volunteering, Operations Centre

Photo caption: Long Service Awards – from second left to right – Lisa Lawlor, Amanda Cresswell, Sarah Porter, Barbara Gilbert, Wendy Bond, Deborah Longhorn, Gail Morley, Michael Hall with Mike Stredder and Dan Hayes (far right).