In association with NHS England (NHSE), the National MyPorter and MyCleaning Awards will once again recognise the outstanding contributions made by healthcare workers in these roles.
This year, the awards received a record number of nominations, with over 300 entries from the UK and Ireland across the 13 award categories, making the task of the NHSE judging panel a difficult one.
The live awards ceremonies will take place in central London over two consecutive days (February 20 & 21), and cast a well-deserved spotlight on these healthcare professionals who demonstrate exceptional dedication and commitment. The first day will celebrate Healthcare Cleaners, Domestic teams and Auditors for their vital role in ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients. The second day will applaud the portering services for their outstanding work in supporting healthcare operations.
As well as celebrating achievement, the award ceremonies are also an opportunity to learn from the best practices and innovations in the sector. The opening day will commence with a live conference featuring sessions on the latest trends within healthcare cleaning from NHSE, with a keynote from Emma Brookes (Estates and Facilities (EFM) Head of Soft FM Strategy & Operations), and industry champion Delia Cannings will again take to the stage, sharing her expertise and insights. The second day will feature discussions led by NHSE’s Phil Shelley, (EFM Senior Operational & Policy Manager) addressing the latest on the new portering standards, and sessions from Caroline Lowe (EFM Workforce HR System Manager) and Fay Lane (NHSE National Programme Manager, Apprenticeships) regarding apprenticeships and an update on the new national non-clinical uniform.
These sessions will be followed by a panel discussion, where industry leaders will answer questions from the audience and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the portering, auditing and cleaning services in the NHS.
MyCleaning Awards shortlist
Healthcare Cleaning Team of The Year:
Woodlands House - Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Blackpool Hospital Domestic Team - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Out of Hours Response Team - County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
MyCleaning Domestic of The Year:
Antonella Garofalo - Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Babita Garung - London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Karene Gillon - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lifetime Achievement:
Patricia Russell - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Collette Sweeney - ISS Healthcare
Sylvia Sinclair - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leadership of The Year:
Lisa Eland & Lisa Harry - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Kerry Lansbury - Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Antoniya Zaeva - London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
MyAudit Auditor of The Year:
Paula Brooks - Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sarah Irvine - Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Rachel Foster - Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Newcomer of The Year:
Glen Page - Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Leah Torr - South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Abi Davies - The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
MyPorter Awards shortlist
MyPorter Porter of The Year:
John Doheny - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Kabiru Ogundipe - London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
David Fairbairn - Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Portering Team of The Year:
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Dennis Southern Lifetime Achievement:
Vaughn McIver - Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Peter Quinlan - United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Paul Green - Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Leadership of The Year:
Andrew O’Donnell - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Kim Fraser - South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Lee Rogers - Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Outstanding Contribution to Patient Experience:
David Etches - Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dominic Attenborough - University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Gordon To - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Newcomer of The Year:
Joe Diffey - Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Mark Goodfellow - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Steve Baughan - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
MyPorter International Porter of The Year:
Donna Murphy - Jersey General Hospital
Rory Bassett - Beaumont Hospital
Congratulations to all the remarkable individuals and teams who have been shortlisted, and best of luck to everyone.
