A Night to Remember at the Lincolnshire Care Awards 2025!
Congratulations to all our winners, highly commended and finalists who enjoyed an evening in the spotlight at the Lincolnshire Care Awards 2025!
Everyone had an amazing time at the awards ceremony, which took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Lincoln on the 26th March and was hosted as usual by the inimitable Melvyn Prior.
Thanks to everyone who nominated their Lincolnshire care heroes and to the fantastic behind-the-scenes team who put the event together in such seamless fashion.
Thanks also to our sponsors, presenters and guest judges, without whom we simply wouldn’t be able to deliver such an amazing event. Your dedication, support and commitment make all the difference – so a heartfelt thank you from all of us.
It was an honour to witness the outstanding work happening across Lincolnshire, much of which often goes unseen. We are truly inspired by the passion and care shown within our social care community!
A special mention must go to Barry Earnshaw, our former Chair, who received the Chair's Special Recognition Award from our current Chair Melanie Weatherley MBE. In future this award will be renamed the Barry Earnshaw award.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to our 10th anniversary awards next year. Nominations for the 2026 Care Awards will open at the LinCA Conference on 15th July 2026.
Here’s a list of all the winners and those nominees who were highly commended:
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board Registered Health Professional in Adult Social Care Award
Winner - Amanda Clare, Barchester Healthcare
Winner - Caroline Fry, Country Court Care, Neale Court
Citizens Advice North East Lincolnshire Behind the Scenes Award
Highly Commended - Tony Crofts, The Old Hall, Billingborough
Winner - Linda Nicholson, Tanglewood Care Homes, Toray Pines
Healthii People Care Home Registered Manager Award
Winner - George Lorrenti, Home from Home Care, The Reeds
Winner - Gemma Woodcook, Tanglewood Care Homes, Holbeach Meadows
The Orders of St John Care Trust Adult Social Care Award
Highly Commended - Amy Pitts, Lincolnshire County Council
Winner- Rebecca Mason, Lincolnshire County Council
Solutions for Care, Care Home Cook/Chef Award
Highly Commended - Tony Crofts, The Old Hall, Billingborough
Highly Commended - Kayleigh Scott, The Old Hall, Billingborough
Winner - Michael Huckstepp, Home from Home Care
District Councils Community Care Award
Winner - Matthew Davy, Atlas Care
Winner - Jamie Fuller, Walnut Care
Medex Workforce Development Award
Highly Commended - Alice Barnard, Walnut Care
Winner - Damian Taylor-Martinez, EarlyBird Lifestyle Support Ltd
Tanglewood Frontline Leader Award
Highly Commended - Neil Martin, EarlyBird Lifestyle Support
Winner - Charlie Taylor, The Old Hall, Billingborough
Bluecube Homecare Registered Manager Award
Winner - Katie Hollingsworth, Libertas
It’s All About People and Every-One Co-Producing Together Award
Winner - Grosvenor House Care Home
Aston Brooke Solicitors Residential Care Award
Highly Commended - Samantha Mackenzie, Barchester Healthcare
Winner - Emily Parkinson, White Gables Care Home, Lincoln
Eco Care Supplies Activities Co-Ordinator
Highly Commended - Hayley Jackson, Tanglewood Care Homes, Cloverleaf Care Home
Winner - Amy Carter, Beckfield House
Lincoln College Rising Star Award
Highly Commended - Mia Kruger, Home from Home Care
Highly Commended - Riley Watts, Home from Home Care
Winner - John Charman, Home from Home
The LinCA Chair’s Special Recognition Award
Winner - Barry Earnshaw