Held at the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, the inaugural awards recognised the individuals and teams who made outstanding contributions towards ensuring service users receive the highest standard of care.
Colleagues were able to nominate one another and there was almost 1,000 nominations across 12 categories, all judged by different, independent panels recognising the range of skills across the Cygnet Health Care workforce – including support workers, nurses, clinicians, catering, maintenance, IT, and all the other vital roles.
Dr Tony Romero, CEO of Cygnet Health Care, said: “The most important part of any organisation is its’ people. They are the engine, the magic ingredient behind all of what makes Cygnet Health Care the special organisation that it is. The hard work, commitment and dedication that they pour into their roles every day means we are able to change lives for the better. These awards recognise the achievements and difference that our motivated, compassionate and value-driven staff make for our services users, residents and colleagues.
“Through the nominations process we saw so many wonderful examples of how our staff go above and beyond and step up to work outside of their role, sacrificing their time and dedication for the benefit of the individuals in their care.”
Each winner was presented with their awards by a senior member of the Cygnet management team together with special guest BBC presenter JJ Chalmers.
The full list of winners can be found below:
Care; Joy in Work Award
The Care; Joy in Work Award recognises a team or individual who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to making Cygnet a great place to work by improving staff health and wellbeing, building team spirit and bringing some fun into the work place.
Joint Winners: Megan Bradley, Nurse Associate, Cygnet Manor & Mia Ali and Becca Bateman, Staff Support Coordinators, Cygnet Hospital Stevenage.
Other finalists: Emma Lock, Ward Manager & Gabriella Clifford, Compliance Manager, Cygnet Hospital Taunton
Misheck Chimugundu, Senior Support Worker, Cygnet Sedgley Lodge
Respect; Inclusion & Diversity Award
The Respect; Inclusion & Diversity Award recognises those who have helped to promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
Winner: Jayne Rowlands, Pastoral & Wellbeing Lead and Education Officer, Excel and Exceed Centre, Cygnet Hospital Bury
Other finalists: Athene Baiete-Coker, Practice Nurse, Cygnet Hospital Woking and Lodge
Edith Gwata, Nurse, and Taunton’s Multicultural Network, Cygnet Hospital Taunton
Jo Steenkamp, Clinical Lead SLT for Social Care, Jules Moran, Deputy Operations Director, and Meghan Allbright, Accessible Information Specialist, Central MDT
Empower; Mover & Shaker Award
The Empower; Mover & Shaker Award recognises those who empower others by inspiring, motivating and making things happen.
Winner: Jamie Speight, Hope House
Other finalists: Buhlebenkosi Mutoma, Nurse, Cygnet Hospital Bury
Joshua Tapp, Hospital Manager, Cygnet Hospital Taunton
Sadia Malik, Practice Development Nurse and Interim Ward Manager, Cygnet Hospital Beckton
Trust; Helping Hand Award
The Trust; Helping Hand award recognises those who work together with a clear commitment to collaboration, improving services, overcoming barriers and innovating.
Winner: Aisling McClelland, Head Teacher, Summit School, Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital
Other finalists: Charli Paterson, Senior Art Psychotherapist, Cygnet Churchill
Faye Thornton, Activity Coordinator, Cygnet Fountains
Momodou Njie, Support Worker, Gledholt Mews and Coach House
Integrity; Hand on Heart Award
This award recognises those who are guided by a strong moral code, are brave to speak up and play a part in promoting open cultures.
Winner: Tapiwe Mukuve, Clinical Team Leader, Cygnet Hospital Sheffield
Other finalists: Alex Hodgson, Support Worker, Cygnet Hospital Derby
Gail Henderson, Clinical Team Lead, Cygnet Wallace Hospital
Sarah Regan, Support Worker, Beckly
Delivering Service Excellence; The Show Stopper Award
This award is for a successful improvement project that has made a positive and measurable improvement to the quality of services.
Winners: Walkern Lodge staff team
Other finalists: Castle Ward staff team, Cygnet Hospital Godden Green
Erica de Lange, Psychology Director South and Dr Arokia Antonysamy, Medical Director, Group Clinical Directorate
Outwood, staff team
Innovation for the Future; Game Changer Award
This award recognises creative partnerships or initiatives that enhance the health and wellbeing of others through sustainability and community links.
Winner: Stu Hooper, Active Life Lead, Cygnet Hospital Taunton
Other finalists: Amy Rushfirth, Support Worker, Cygnet Newham House
Harrison Carnegie, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cygnet Churchill & South Region
Mike Thompson, Activity Coordinator, Cygnet Hospital Bury
Learner or Researcher of the Year
This award recognises an individual who has applied their learning or research within the last year to make positive improvements at Cygnet.
Winner: Dr Ivan Leong Kok Keong, Clinical Fellow, Cygnet Brunel
Other finalists: Keith Rickards, Information Security Manager, Digital Services team
Patricia Cairns, Support Worker, Cygnet Hospital Wyke
Troy Winfield, HR Business Partner, HR Operations team
Support Act of the Year
This award recognises a team or individual that provides first class support behind the scenes to enhance and help our frontline services run smoothly.
Winners: Sally Whittle-Long & Erin Goldsworthy, HR Team, Cygnet Hospital Taunton
Other finalists: Andy McGreevy, Business Relationship Manager, Tupwood Gate Nursing Home
Jane Williams, Digital Services Information Manager, Cygnet Hospital Harrow
Quality Team, Compliance Directorate
Bright Future Award
The Bright Future Award is for an individual who has joined Cygnet within the last year, who has hit the ground running and made a meaningful contribution to their service.
Winner: Dominic Scofield, Support Worker, Cygnet St Augustine’s
Other finalists: Loveline Watat Nkwankep, Staff Nurse, Cygnet Aspen Clinic
Sophie Alderson, Clinical Team Leader, Cygnet Hospital Taunton
Tara Coleman, Support Worker, Kirkside Lodge
Essential People Award; Unsung Hero
The Essential People; Unsung Hero Award is to honour the everyday heroes working with us at Cygnet. That unsung hero who is always there and will pitch in and do whatever is needed to help and support their colleagues and service users.
Winner: Gavin Nugent, Support Worker, Oxley Woodhouse
Other finalists: Craig Fisher, Head Chef, Cygnet Lodge Salford
Jamie Ryan and Stuart Inglis, Maintenance Team, Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital
Naeem Ullah, Support Worker, Cygnet Wast Hills
Swan Award
The Swan Award recognises those who have completed 10 or more years of service and continue to innovate, motivate and make a significant contribution every day.
Winner: Alistair Down, Support Worker, Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke
Other finalists: Anna Scott, Support Worker, Cygnet Wallace Hospital
Joy Wilson, Practice Development Nurse/ Clinical Practice Educator, Cygnet Hospital Stevenage
Kim Mullen, Hospital Manager, Cygnet Acer Clinic
CEO Award
This award was chosen by our CEO, Dr Tony Romero, in special recognition of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their service.
Winners: Adrian Ashurst, Specialist Trainer and Nita Roper, Hospital Director, Cygnet Sherwood House
Gallery
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