The Executive Care Home Leader Award (small)
Sanjay Dhrona, Managing Director, The Close Care Home
Sanjay’s leadership at The Close Care Home has helped achieved outstanding CQC ratings and major staff turnover reduction. His innovations, such as resident involvement voting tubes, have made a national impact. He advocates for innovative care and is pioneering an LGBTQ+ network. It is this resident-centric approach sets him apart as an extraordinary leader.
The Executive Care Home Leader Award (medium)
Samantha Crawley, CEO, Bracebridge Care Group
Samantha stands as an exceptional social care leader. She promotes supportive leadership & team development, whilst fostering an inclusive, positive work environment marked by open communication. She is truly exceptional and a worthy winner
The Executive Care Home Leader Award (large)
Gill Arukpe, CEO, Social Interest Group
Gill’s remarkable career in health and social care stands as a testament to her dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to improving countless lives. Gill’s leadership is exceptional and she is much deserving of this award.
The Executive Home Care Leader Award
Camille Leavold, Managing Director, Abbots Care Ltd
Camille, a strong homecare leader, stands out for her innovative and compassionate leadership in the health and social care sector. Her actions, including personalized care plans and staff development, prioritize care quality, driving positive change in the industry through collaboration with local councils.
The Executive Home Care Franchise Leader Award
Dan Archer, CEO, Visiting Angels
In 2017, Dan founded Visiting Angels in the UK to address workforce challenges and under his leadership, the company has become a great success. Dan’s carer-centric approach ensures fair pay, benefits, and proper contracts, making Visiting Angels an exceptional employer. He is a leader much deserving of this accolade.
The Executive Learning Disabilities and Autism Leader Award
Dan Gower-Smith, Group Director of Operations, The Avenues Group
With over 20 years in social care, Dan’s leadership at Avenues has led to “Outstanding” CQC ratings. By introducing impactful models like Active Support, it is clear that person-centered support remains at the heart of his work. An effective and compassionate leader, many can learn from Dan’s approach.
The Executive Children and Young People Leader Award
Amanda-Jane Carey, Operations Manager, Kingdom Youth Services
Amanda is a visionary leader who has opened 11 homes for young people, focusing on those with complex behavior and trauma. She personally visits and trains staff, striving to help young people move from crisis to stability and flourishing. This hands on approach to leadership is commendable: she is a true asset to the social care sector.
The Dementia Care Leader Award
Ann-Marie Harmer, Head of Dementia Care, Excelcare Holdings
Ann-Marie is an exceptional leader, dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents with dementia. She developed a comprehensive Dementia Strategy, conducts informative webinars, and fosters a sense of family within her organisation. She is very deserving of this recognition and shines as a example of true leadership in the sector.
The Workforce Development Leader Award
Josh Hawker, Relationships Manager, AbleCare Homes
Josh has had a transformational impact on the workforce, fostering diversity and excellence. His efforts in spotting, nurturing and retaining talent make him a true workforce development leader and a worthy winner of this award.
The Executive Clinical Leader Award
Simon Osborne, Director of In-Home and Clinical Care, Right at Home UK
Simon is a first-class leader in this field, with an impressive decades long career in social care. His dedication, commitment and drive are seond to none, making him an asset to not only his organisation but the sector as a whole. He is much deserving of this accolade.
The Innovation in Social Care Leader
Alex Ball, Operations Manager, Stow Healthcare Group Ltd
Alex’s innovatative ‘Career Cafes’ have had a remarkable impact on staff retention and development. Her forward-thinking approach sets Alex apart, as she stands as a strong advocate for the future social care.
The Wellbeing in Social Care Leader
Charlotte Driver-Young, Director of Operations and Registered Manager, Christies Care
Charlotte is an exceptional leader, spearheading community and charity initiatives that benefit not only the business, but the overall wellbeing of clients and carers alike. Her approach keeps a person-centred practice at the heart of leadership and makes her a worthy winner of this award.
The Quality Assurance Leader Award
Julie Rayner, Care Quality Governance and Compliance Director, Hallmark Care Homes
Julie stands out as an exceptional quality assurance leader. With over three decades of experience, she has led transformative initiatives, ensuring exceptional care through innovative technologies. Her leadership sets a gold standard and many can learn from her approach.
The Lifetime Achievement Award
Liakat and Nazira Hasham, CEO and Founders, CHD Living
Liakat and Nazira Hasham have been active, influential contributors to the Surrey community for four decades. They arrived in the UK as refugees in 1972 and ventured into their first care home in 1983. What began as a single 15-bed care home has evolved into a multi-service care operation with 16 registered services supporting over 700 individuals and employing 800 staff.
Their unwavering commitment has earned them numerous accolades and in addition the family founded the Adopt a Grandparent charity during the height of the pandemic to address loneliness among care residents
