Inspirational employees and volunteers from 24 care homes in the South Division, Florence Court extra care housing (ECH) scheme and 4 Private Collection homes were celebrated at an awards ceremony held at Wellington Barn, Calne, Wiltshire, earlier this month (16 October).  

Over 100 guests attended the 2023 Trust Recognition Awards for the South Division and Private Collection homes. The opening address was given by Dan Hayes, Chief Executive and the Master of Ceremonies was Matt Jones, South Division Director. The Awards were given out by members of the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees including Mark Everall, Chair of Trustees.

Candidates for the Trust Recognition Awards were nominated by colleagues, residents, and friends of the Trust’s care homes. Nominations were judged by a panel and finalists invited to the awards, where winners were presented with trophies.

Matt Jones, OSJCT South Division Director, said: "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 in the South Division are:

Exceptional Dedication to Caring Award

• Adam (Bob) Hill, Care Assistant, Chestnut Court, Quedgeley
• Caroline Carrington, Volunteer, Seymour House, Chippenham

Outstanding Community Engagement Award

• Janet Johnson, Laundry Assistant, Ashwood Care Centre, Warminster

The Empowerment Award

• Rosario Guirado, Care Leader, Windsor Street Care Centre, Cheltenham
• Michelle Lane, Senior Learning and Development Advisor, Central Office

The Inspirational Leader Award

• Hannah Mason, Home Manager, Ridgeway House, Royal Wootton Bassett
• Rebecca Pike, Deputy Domiciliary Care Manager, Florence Court ECH, Trowbridge
• Louise Axtell, Private Collection Director, Central Office

The Personal Development Award

• Tanya Scutt, Kitchen Assistant, The Cedars, Purton

Unsung Hero of the Year

• Marissa De la Cruz, Senior Nurse, Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham
• Clive Colton, Volunteer, Chestnut Court, Quedgeley

Trust Efficiency and Development Award

• Team Athelstan House, Malmesbury

Long Service Awards

Two employees, who have worked for the Trust for 30 years, received Long Service Awards:

• Heather Edmunds, Administration Assistant, Rodley House, Lydney                                             
• Janet Neeley, Carer, Jubilee Lodge, Bourton on the Water

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

• Victoria Hawkes, Head of Care, Brookside, Melksham
• Jim Wilson, Volunteer, Brookside, Melksham
• Marilyn Hawson, Carer, Ridgeway House, Royal Wootton Bassett
• Jo Taylor, Area Operations Manager, South Division care homes
• Sarah Davis, Activities Co-ordinator, Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham
• Andy Ashley, Handyperson, Willowcroft, Salisbury
• Michelle Lane, Senior Learning and Development Advisor, Central Office
• Mirtha Rayon, Carer, Florence Court ECH, Trowbridge

This year’s award winners in the Private Collection homes are: 

Exceptional Dedication to Caring Award

• Stephanie Uzzell, Care Leader, The Lakes Care Centre, South Cerney

Outstanding Community Engagement Award

• Activities Team, Goodson Lodge, Trowbridge

The Empowerment Award

• Amal Xavier, Bursar, Goodson Lodge, Trowbridge

The Personal Development Award

• Samantha Jones, Carer, Grace Care Centre, Thornbury

Unsung Hero of the Year

• Mark Hodsoll and Martin Tidy, Handy People, Goodson Lodge, Trowbridge
• Matthew Peach, Deputy Home Manager, Edwardstow Court, Stow-on-the-Wold

Trust Efficiency and Development Award

• Gemma Joynes, Activities Co-ordinator, Edwardstow Court, Stow-on-the-Wold

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

• Matthew Peach, Deputy Home Manager, Edwardstow Care Centre, Stow-on-the-Wold
• Alex Damon, Activities Co-ordinator, Goodson Lodge, Trowbridge