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Stars Of The Great North Care Awards 2008

1. The Care Employer Award (less than 250 employees)

Winner: Paula Rowding and Debbie Phillips of Woodlands MS Resource and Respite Care, York

Short listed:
Anne-Marie Whincup of Alba Rose, Pickering
Christine Mitchell of Oakville Park & Continued Care at Oakville, Harrogate
Carol Murray of Cassandra House, Cottingham, Hull

2. The Care Employer Award (more than 250 employees)

Winner: Lou Squires of Clifton St Anne’s PCS Ltd, Bedale

Short listed:
Sue Ullmann of Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association
Elizabeth Pollard of Herriot Hospice Homecare, Northallerton
Euan Craig of Exemplar Health Care

3. The Care Home Worker Award

Winner: Sherryl Bilton of Warmest Welcome, Pontefract

Short listed:
Karen Pickersgill, Maple Lodge, Richmond (4 Seasons)
Nikki Warner, Fisher Partnership, Harrogate
Mary Riley, Meadow Lodge, Goole
Michelle Taylor, Kirkley Lodge, Middlesbrough (Anchor)
Miranda Housecroft, Craegmoor Healthcare

4. The Home Care Worker Award

Winner: Lesley (Mags) Davison, Carewatch Care Services, York

Short listed:
Julie Stafford of Gladstone Care, Scarborough
Sue Hadjadavid of Riccall Carers, Selby
Keith and Dorcas Hanson of Thirsk Carer’s Support Association
Diana Connolly of North Lincolnshire Council services

5. The Care Home Registered Manager Award

Winner: Sue Gray-Smith of Roseberry Care Centres, Hexham

Short listed:
Pet Fowler-Watts, Royal British Legion, Lister House, Ripon
Belinda Dennis, Thistle Hill Care Home, Knaresborough (Barchester)
Lisa Walbridge, Oakhaven House, (City of York Council)

6. The Home Care Registered Manager Award

Winner: Heather David, Mid Yorkshire Care, Wakefield

Short listed:
Nicola Padgett, Walderheath Home Care, Harrogate
Maxine Tyrell, Meadow Lodge, Goole
Wendy Woods, Threshfield Court Community Care, Skipton (Barchester)

7. The Home Care Worker of a Specialist Service Award

Winner: Susanne Lee, Craven Night Service, (NYCC)

Short listed:
Mark Forth, EMI service, City of York Council
Lara Ward, Ryedale Special Families, Malton
Sue Sturmey, Royal Mencap

8. The Care Home Nutrition Award

Winner: Sarah Pawson & Jason Smith of Threshfield Court, Skipton (Barchester)

Short listed:
Susan Langford of Ingleborough Nursing Home, Ingleton-via-Carnforth
John Prosser & Team, Woodlands MS Resource & Respite Care, York
Wendy Ryall, The Old Vicarage, Freckleton

9. The Care Newcomer Award

Winner: Gary Fuller of Examplar Care

Short listed:
Victoria Hudson of Ingleborough Nursing Home, Ingleton-via-Carnforth
Maria Fooks, City of York Council care services
Jonathan Clappison of New Concept Care and Nursing, Market Weighton

10. The Domiciliay Care Team Award

Winner: City of York Council Home Support Team

Short listed:
Threshfield Court Community Care Team, Skipton (Barchester)
The Twilight Team, Direct Health, Hull
The Craven Night Services, North Yorkshire County Council
The Wellbeing Team, Signature Senior Lifestyle, Sheffield

11. The Ancillary Worker Award

Winner: Sharon Jubb, Activities Co-ordinator of Snydale Care Home

Short listed:
Threshfield Court Community Care Team, Skipton (Barchester)
The Twilight Team, Direct Health, Hull
The Craven Night Services, North Yorkshire County Council
The Wellbeing Team, Signature Senior Lifestyle, Sheffield
Jean Pearce, Activities Co-ordinator of Meridian Healthcare

12. The Care Trainer Award

Winner: Leonnie Martin of Riccall Carers, Selby

Short listed:
Nicky Lee-Clarke, Springfield Healthcare Training, Leeds
Andrew Arnell of Wilf Ward Family Trust, Pickering
Chris Ellis, NYCC Workforce Development Team
Joy Johnson, HICA Care Homes, Hull

13. The Care Innovator Award

Winner: Nina Kaur of Care Unique, Bradford

Short listed:
June Stephenson, Later Years Care, Scarborough
Glenys Bailey, NYCC
Samantha Brittle, SJB Associates, Darlington
Joss Hardron, NYCC

14. The Outstanding Contribution to Social Care Award

Winner: Gill Burn, Thirsk Community Care Association

Short listed:
Jean Procter, Age Concern Knaresborough
Pet Fowler-Watts, Royal British Legion, Lister House, Ripon
Kathleen Brook, Larchfield Manor, Harrogate
Paddy Coady, City of York Council
Sheila Campy, Baylea Homecare, Hull

Well done, to everyone.

Photos taken at the Great North Care Awards 2008 are available from: www.care-awards.co.uk.