ICare Staff Awards 2023

This is one of my favorite times of year, when we consider the wonderful work that our care staff do, and choose those who are deserving to receive one of our employee awards. Our Chairman, Stephen Emmanuel and I have spoken with all our Branch Managers and Department Heads over the last few weeks, gathering nominations for the staff awards and listening to the heartwarming stories of how care staff have made a positive difference to the lives of our vulnerable clients.

I have had the privilege of helping to choose the award winners, and the even greater pleasure of making many of the awards in person as I travel between our sites around the country. With over 800 brilliant staff, there are so many who are deserving of recognition, and it’s very hard to choose between so many wonderful nominees.

I haven’t the space to list everyone who deserves to be recognised, but whether your name is mentioned or not, I want you to know that ICare is proud of you all and grateful for your work. This year’s winners are;

• Blackburn Care worker of the Year – Hilary Woodward
• Blackpool Care Worker of the Year – Maxine Barnes
• Bury Care Worker of the Year – Jacqueline Crawford
• Derby Care Worker of the Year – Aleemah Ali
• Knowsley Care Worker of the Year – Pamela Goulding
• Runcorn Care Worker of the Year – Sarah O’Reilly
• Sefton Care Worker of the Year – Kirsty Marais
• South Ribble Care Worker of the Year – Christine Lavery
• Staffordshire Care Worker of the Year – Richard Simmons
• Trafford Care Worker of the Year – Yasir Mehboob
• Wirral Care Worker of the Year – Adele Whelan
• Blackpool Extra Care Worker of the Year – Brady Hughes
• Brookside Carer of the Year – Sharon Kelly
• Handyside Court Care Worker of the Year – Jo Wilmott
• Lomas Court Care Worker of the Year – Ntombi Msimanga
• Marston Gardens Care Worker of the Year – Joan Caffrey
• Sunnyfield Court Care Worker of the Year – Gail Shephard
• Care Office Employee of the Year – Stephanie Ahmed (Runcorn)
• Care Manager of the Year – Musarat Darve (Blackburn)
• Care Manager of the Year Runner-Up – Anne Kirkman (Derby)
• Senior Management Employee of the Year – Philip Gradwell (Blackpool and Fylde)
• Support Service Employee of the Year – Nicola Gregson (Finance Team)