Inspirational employees and volunteers from OSJCT care homes and services in Gloucestershire were celebrated at an awards ceremony held at Hatherley Manor, Gloucester, earlier this month. Over 70 guests attended the 2022 Trust Recognition Awards ceremony for Gloucestershire.

Jacqui Roynon, Head of People, was the Master of Ceremonies, with Dan Hayes, Chief Executive giving the opening address.

Candidates for 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 ceremony where winners were announced and presented with trophies by Dan Hayes.

The 2022 Gloucestershire Trust Recognition Award winners are:

• Exceptional Dedication to Caring Award:
• Tara Moulder, Housekeeper at Edwardstow Court
• Beryl Davies, Volunteer at Chestnut Court
• Outstanding Community Engagement Award
• Diana Purshouse, Activities Coordinator and Stephanie Hill, Care Leader, Henlow Court
• Trust Efficiency and Development Award
• Jessica Scott, Bursar at Grace Care Centre
• Trust Empowerment Award
• Gemma Joynes, Dementia Lead at Edwardstow Court
• Nicola Grainger, Care Quality Improvement Lead, Trust-wide.
• The Personal Development Award
• Sakarin Korpusik, Care Leader at Chestnut Court
• Unsung Hero of the Year

• Heather Edmunds, Administrative Assistant at Rodley House
• Lorna Parker, Volunteer at Paternoster House
• Nikki Rowe, Admiral Nurse, Gloucestershire

The Chairman’s Commendation Awards for Meritorious Service were presented to five employees:

• Phil Davies, Handyperson at Millbrook Lodge
• Eleanor Alexis, Nurse at Monkscroft Care Centre

• Scott Saunders, Night Carer at Paternoster House.
• Sarah Coates, HR Business Partner, Operations Centre
• Sharlene Quinn, Area Operations Manager, Operations Centre

Employees with 20 or more years’ service were also honoured:

20 years

• Angela White, Chestnut Court
• Marilyn Merrett, Chestnut Court
• Clarissa Dela Cruz, Chestnut Court
• Rachael Close, Grevill House
• Donna Davies, Henlow Court
• Sherry Smith, Millbrook Lodge
• Carol Darke, Monkscroft Care Centre
• Marissa Dela Cruz, Monkscroft Care Centre
• Janet Iles, Orchard House
• Kelly Webb, Orchard House
• Denise Parker, Paternoster House
• Jacqueline Lerner, The Elms

25 years

• Shada Jasat, Bohanam House
• Johnathan Driver, Henlow Court
• Maxine Holder, Bohanam House

30 years

• Karen Liddington, Westbury Court
• Lynda Hawkins, The Coombs
• Pauline Langwood, Chestnut Court

Helen Bayliss, Gloucestershire Regional Director, said: "All our employees work very hard and are committed to reaching and maintaining the highest standard of care for our residents. This award ceremony gave special recognition to those who have been nominated by their colleagues for their endeavours. It was delightful to celebrate individual and team successes together.”