Celebrating Excellence: Great British Care Awards – Multiple Finalists Announced

Sep 15, 2026

There are moments in care when it is important to pause, reflect and celebrate the incredible people who make a difference every single day. Today is one of those moments.

We are absolutely delighted to congratulate our colleagues who have been selected as finalists in the prestigious Great British Care Awards.

Being nominated for a national award is a wonderful achievement in itself. However, reaching the finalist stage is something truly exceptional. Our finalists have stood out amongst hundreds of nominations, impressing judges with their dedication, compassion, leadership, innovation and unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding care.

This is not simply recognition of a job well done. It is acknowledgement that these individuals and teams are among the very best in the sector.

Our Fantastic Finalists

Beechy Knoll Care Home Care Team
The Care Home Team Award

Sarah Fretwell, Deputy Manager, Athorpe Lodge
The Care Home Team Award

Lynette Lea, Deputy Manager, The Clough
Care Home Frontline Leaders Award

Annette Martin, Deputy Manager, Spratslade
Care Home Team Award

Becky Bamford, Home Manager, Spratslade
Care Home Registered Manager Award

Bridget Berwick, Activity Coordinator, Beechy Knoll
The Care Home Activity Organiser Award

While these awards recognise individuals and specific teams, everyone involved in care knows that nobody achieves success alone.

Behind every finalist is a supportive team of carers, nurses, managers, housekeepers, cooks, maintenance staff, activity teams and colleagues who work together every day to create warm, welcoming homes where people can thrive. It is these shared values, collective efforts and strong home communities that allow individuals to shine.

Care is never about one person. It is about people coming together with a common purpose.

Every smile shared, every comforting conversation, every activity organised, every meal prepared and every act of kindness contributes to the environment that helps exceptional care flourish. Our finalists may be standing in the spotlight, but they represent the hard work, dedication and passion found throughout their homes and across our organisation.

Most importantly, the true beneficiaries of that commitment are always our residents.

Their happiness, wellbeing, dignity and quality of life are at the heart of everything we do. Awards and recognition are wonderful, but they are never the reason we come to work each day. We do what we do to support the people who call our homes their home, helping them live fulfilling lives surrounded by kindness, companionship and exceptional care.

That is what makes these achievements so meaningful.

All finalists have been invited to attend the Great British Care Awards Gala evening following their interviews with the judging panel. It promises to be a fantastic celebration of excellence across the sector, with winners announced during the evening.

Whatever the outcome on the night, reaching the finals is already an outstanding accomplishment and one that deserves to be celebrated.

To all of our finalists, congratulations. You have made your colleagues, your homes and your residents incredibly proud. Thank you for everything you do and for being such fantastic ambassadors for care.

We wish you the very best of luck and look forward to cheering you on at the Great British Care Awards.