To recognise and celebrate the essential work carried out by Healthcare Estates and Facilities (E&F) teams across the UK, Healthcare meals provider, apetito has launched a nationwide competition that allows hospitals to nominate the stars of their E&F departments.
Whether it’s the teams working outside to maintain the grounds and gardens, those keeping the buildings safe and secure, caterers preparing nutritious meals daily, or the hands ensuring a clean and tidy ward environment – the competition looks to honour the unsung heroes working in all the E&F professions.
To say “thank you” for all that they do, individuals and teams can be nominated to be in with a chance of winning a luxury hamper! The six categories are as follows:
- Making a Real Difference – Recognising a remarkable member of the team who always goes above and beyond to create a positive impact. The winning individual will have exceeded the expectations of their role and demonstrate exceptional dedication to enhance the patient experience.
- Leading The Way in Sustainability – This category honours an individual or team which exemplifies sustainable practice and champions sustainable initiatives across Healthcare sites. Their effort and dedication significantly contributes to carbon reduction targets and the NHS’ ambition of reaching Net Zero by 2040.
- Catering Champion – Celebrating an outstanding member of the catering team who has improved the quality and/or effectiveness of catering operations, ultimately improving the wellbeing of patients.
- Innovation Excellence – This category recognises a member of the E&F team who consistently thinks outside the box and demonstrates forward-thinking strategies to enhance day-to-day operations. Their innovative approach to improving processes makes them a crucial asset to the team.
- Rising Star – For someone who has been in their E&F role for less than two years, this category celebrates an emerging talent showing significant development and true potential for the future.
- Team of the Year – This category celebrates the outstanding achievements of a team within E&F that has evidenced excellent collaboration and synergy. The team’s contributions have helped drive success and efficiency for the Healthcare facility and created a positive impact on both colleagues and patients.
To learn more about the criteria for each category and submit your nominations, please visit apetito.link/EFDay25
Nominations are open until Friday 18th April where the winning heroes will then be chosen by an independent judging panel and celebrated on National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day on Wednesday 18th June.
