LinCA Care Awards Shortlist
Congratulations to Our Care Awards Finalists!
Our congratulations go to all the shortlisted candidates across 13 categories, and we look forward to seeing them in March!
Here's the full list of Care Award Finalists
Registered Health Professional
Sponsored by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Prisca Gwesha | White Gables |
| Samantha McKenzie | Barchester |
| Amanda Claire | Barchester |
| Rebecca Barrs | St Barnabas |
| Sheree Davany | Holly Tree Lodge |
| Kate Farrell | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Heidi Edwards | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Caroline Fry | Neale Court |
Behind the Scenes
Sponsored by Citizens Advice North East Lincolnshire
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Linda Nicholson | Tanglewood |
| Marie Inman | The Old Hall |
| Tracey Hutchinson | Libertas |
| Tony Croft | The Old Hall |
| Jacky Edmonds | White Gables |
| Dean Fixden | Beckfield House |
| Mark Allen | Grosvenor House |
| Alison Garner | Beckfield House |
| Karen Holmes | Barchester |
| Ellie Thorpe | MAK |
| Julie Cheevers | Home from Home |
Care Home Registered Manager
Sponsored by Healthii People
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Gemma Woodcock | Tanglewood |
| Rachel Dunn | Capricorn Cottage |
| Katie Gavriliuc | Aspen Care |
| Bogdan Florea | Halcyon Care |
| George Lorenti | The Reeds |
| Craig Robinson | Orchard Lodge |
| Evangeline Girling | The Haven |
| Priya Nahil | The Willows |
| Rebecca Nisbet | Home from Home |
| Sarah Notch | Barchester |
| Susan Williams | Alderton House |
| Karen Culy | The Old Hall |
Adult Social Care
Sponsored by The Orders of St John Care Trust
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Mason | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Rachel Jackson | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Perry Grey | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Donna Miners | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Amy Pitts | Lincolnshire County Council |
Care Home Cook / Chef
Sponsored by Solutions for Care
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Pamela Oliver | Holdingham Grange |
| Natalie Lee | Harrowby Lodge |
| Kayleigh Hawes | The Old Hall |
| Lisa Merridan | Home from Home Care |
| Tony Crofts | The Old Hall |
| Mike Masri | Grosvenor House Care Home |
| Dana Oneil | Beckfield House |
| Michael Huckstepp | Home from Home Care |
Community Care
Sponsored by City of Lincoln Council, West Lindsey District Council, North Kesteven District Council and South Kesteven District Council
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Emma Foxton | Libertas |
| Charmaine Smith | Libertas |
| Louise Nelsey | Libertas |
| Carly Hunt | Libertas |
| Sharon Perkins | Libertas |
| Mathew Davy | Atlas Care |
| Sophie Symons | Fosse Healthcare Community Care |
| Maxine Webster | Walnut Care |
| Fe Bowers | Walnut Care |
| Lisa Burnside | Walnut Care |
| Talent Tuchwe | Walnut Care |
| Mark Middleton | MAK |
| Gifty Kwakyewah | Walnut Care |
| Jaime Fuller | Walnut Care |
| Veronica Walsh | Libertas |
| Chitrateja Kothapeta | Walnut Care |
| Funshor Aderibigbe | Walnut Care |
| Nik White | MAK |
| Sadie Blow | Good Companions Spalding |
| Neil Rossiter | Home from Home |
| Tumi Morudu | Honeycomb Care |
| Lucille Smith | Grosvenor House |
Workforce Development
Sponsored by Medex
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Alice Barnard | Walnut Care |
| Debbie Hughes | Walnut Care |
| Damian Taylor-Martinez | Earlybird |
| Rebecca Parker | CRT |
| Toyah Rose | Home from Home Care |
| Katie Schruyers | CRT |
Frontline Leader
Sponsored by Tanglewood Care Services Ltd
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Prince Thakur | Walnut Care |
| Gbemisola Winnie Banjo | Walnut Care |
| Neil Martin | Earlybirds |
| Antonnate Mudgodi | Walnut Care |
| Vicky Stewart | Libertas |
| Laura Kent | Walnut Care |
| Amanda Whitelam | CRT |
| Jackie Benton | Good Companions |
| Roxanne Gidney | Atlas |
| Stacey Howden | CRT |
| Leah Francis | CRT |
| Sarah Caines | MAK |
| Charlie Taylor | Old Hall |
| Sandy Chapman | Old Hall |
| Tracy Manning | The Willows |
| Chithraa Royi | White Gables |
| Jessica Smith | White Gables |
| Carla Walker | The Gables |
Home Care Registered Manager
Sponsored by Home Care Registered Manager – Bluecube
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Della Taylor | Libertas |
| Winter Warleggan | CRT |
| Katie Hollingsworth | Libertas |
| Heidi Hayman | Good Companions |
Co-producing Together
Sponsored by It’s All About People and Every-One & Lincolnshire County Council
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Sue Lovelock | LinCA |
| Chelian | Harrowby Lodge |
| (Lauren, Denise) | Grosvenor House |
| Representation Heidi | Good Companions |
| George Green | Spilsby Surgery |
Residential Care
Sponsored by Aston Brooke Solicitors
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Manjumol Mathew | The Willows Care Home |
| Maria Poghirc | Barchester |
| Samantha Mackenzie | Barchester |
| Krista Kirkwood | Ashdene Care Home |
| Hannah Jefford | Beckfield House |
| Claire Leadham | The Valleys |
| Priyanthi Sennanayaka | Capricorn Cottage |
| Deborah Bullock | The Gables |
| Muhammad Nauman | Home from Home Care |
| Michelle Gowan | Home from Home Care |
| Jayko Denton | Home from Home Care |
| Patrick Lawani | Involve care |
| Gemma Gilbody | Apex Care Centre |
| Emily Parkinson | White Gables |
| Robin Jacob | White Gables |
| Janice Dand | Holly Tree Lodge |
| Karen Ibbotson | Grosvenor House |
| Cheryl Webster | Willoughby Grange Care Home |
Activities Co-ordinator
Sponsored by Eco Care Supplies
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Claire Seabrook | Age UK |
| Amy Carter | Beckfield House |
| Lucy Warren | Ralphland Care |
| Catt Leadbeater | MAK |
| Rebecca Harrowing | Barchester |
| Hayley Jackson | Tanglewood / Cloverleaf |
Rising Star
Announced in December 2025. Sponsored by Lincoln College
| Finalist | Company |
|---|---|
| Winner: | |
| John Charman | Home from Home Care |
| Highly commended: | |
| Mia Kruger | Home from Home Care |
| Riley Watts | Home from Home Care |
| Other nominees: | |
| Aimee Hill | Barchester Healthcare Limited |
| Chioma Hope Ikeh | Beckfield House Care Home |
| Jess O’Neill | Beckfield House Care Home |
| Charlie Bruce | Beckfield House Care Home |
| Rita Kontrimaviciene | The Haven (Black Swan Care Group) |
| Kyle Christian | Earlybird Lifestyle Support |
| Sara Gilbert | Good Companions Spalding Ltd |
| Katy Ellis | Holly Tree lodge Care Home |
| Tiffany Murray | Home from Home Care |
| Ivan Korir | Honeycomb Care |
| Sarah Wise | Sarah Respite Care |
| Joshua Crofts | The Old Hall Billingborough |
| Favour Rukop | Walnut Care |
| Mildrad Tandi | Walnut Care |
| Shanna Banks | Walnut Care |
| Simba Simba | Walnut Care |
| Adeyemi Israel Ogunlowo | Walnut Care |
| Ruklantha Mendis | Welbourn Manor |
| Lovia Dasnso | White Gables |
| Waqas Nawas | White Gables |