We are delighted to open nominations for the Northern Healthcare Awards 2025! This year, we’re continuing with our inspiring theme, Northern Lights, celebrating the exceptional talent, compassion, and commitment that shine brightly across Northern Healthcare. Nominations are open until December 12th, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to recognise and celebrate a team member who goes above and beyond to make a difference.
Team members can nominate themselves or a colleague. We are also welcoming nominations from the people we support and external professionals.
Please include your reasons for nominating, these will be submitted to our judging panel, and we will share these with our nominees and the wider team!
We know that excellence shines in many forms, so you’re welcome to nominate as many outstanding team members as you wish. Let’s come together to make the Northern Healthcare Awards sparkle once again with the brilliance of our people; their talent, dedication, and passion for care.
Central Support Star
Behind every successful service are the dedicated individuals who keep things running smoothly. This award recognises a Central Office team member who goes above and beyond to support our colleagues and services. Whether through exceptional efficiency, innovative problem-solving, or unwavering commitment, this person makes a lasting, positive impact across Northern Healthcare, helping everyone shine a little brighter. Nominate!
Clinical and Quality Excellence Award
Do you know an individual who goes above and beyond in clinical practice, assessment, or quality improvement? This award recognises someone who demonstrates exceptional commitment to delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care. Through their expertise, dedication, and innovative approach, they have made a meaningful impact on the quality of our services and the lives of the people we support. We celebrate their passion for excellence and the difference they make every day. Nominate!
Going Above and Beyond
This award is open to all team members who embody Northern Healthcare’s values through exceptional dedication and effort. It celebrates those who consistently go the extra mile, whether by delivering outstanding care, supporting colleagues, or finding innovative ways to make a difference. Do you know someone whose commitment truly stands out? Recognise their impact by nominating them today! Nominate!
Rising Star
This award celebrates a team member who is shining brightly in their journey with Northern Healthcare. Whether advancing their career, pursuing an apprenticeship or academic qualification, or volunteering to expand their skills and experience, this individual demonstrates exceptional commitment to personal and professional growth. Their enthusiasm and drive make them a true Rising Star. Nominate!
Service Manager of the Year
Our Service Managers play a vital role in delivering exceptional support and leading continuous improvement across Northern Healthcare. This award honours a Service Manager who consistently enhances the quality of our supported living services, championing mental health awareness, empowering their team, and inspiring excellence every day. They lead with compassion, expertise, and vision, making a lasting difference to colleagues and the people we support. Nominate!
Service of the Year
This award celebrates a Northern Healthcare service that truly exemplifies excellence. The winning team provides outstanding support, champions professional and personal growth, promotes independence, and builds meaningful connections within the community. Recognise a service that consistently exceeds expectations and demonstrates unwavering commitment to empowering the people we support. Nominate!
Support Worker of the Year
Our Support Workers are the heart of Northern Healthcare, making a difference every day through their care, compassion, and dedication. This award recognises an exceptional Support Worker who truly stands out, whether by introducing creative and meaningful activities, providing outstanding support to colleagues and the people we support, or consistently going above and beyond to enhance the lives of others. Nominate!
Team Leader of the Year
This award celebrates a Team Leader who exemplifies outstanding leadership and dedication. They provide guidance, encouragement, and support, helping their team grow and succeed. Leading by example, they ensure every individual’s needs are met, share their knowledge to inspire development, and create an environment where everyone can thrive and make a difference. Nominate!
Team Player of the Year
This award recognises a colleague in any role who embodies teamwork at its best. Always ready to lend a hand, they bring people together with positivity and care, especially during challenging times. Whether offering support, encouragement, or a listening ear, this individual consistently goes above and beyond to help others and strengthen their team. Nominate!
Click the link below to submit a nomination and help us celebrate the amazing work our team members do!
Recognising our team members reflects Northern Healthcare’s shared commitment to excellence and community.
If you’re thinking about submitting a nomination, this is your chance to shine a light on someone who goes above and beyond, someone whose dedication, kindness, and hard work make a real difference every day. Whether you’re part of the team, one of the people we support, or an external professional, your nomination could be the spark that brings well-deserved recognition to their incredible efforts.
Good luck to all our nominees and thank you for helping us celebrate what it truly means to be brighter together.
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