Following an extensive longlisting and shortlisting process, the nominations for the Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG) Staff Awards 2026 have now been whittled down to the final shortlist.
These staff awards recognise colleagues from both Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH), and celebrate the amazing things they do every day to care for the people of Lincolnshire
This year’s awards have attracted almost 950 nominations across 14 categories, with 55 individuals and teams shortlisted.
Shortlisted staff members will be invited to an awards ceremony at the Lincolnshire Showground on Friday 16 October, all funded by sponsorship from local businesses and suppliers.
Karen Dunderdale, Group Chief Executive, said: Congratulations to everyone who has been nominated this year. The number of nominations from both patients and colleagues reflects the dedication of our exceptional staff, who go above and beyond to provide the highest quality care to patients.
“Among this year’s nominations are some truly inspiring stories of colleagues who exemplify what it means to work for the NHS, demonstrating care, compassion, collaboration and innovation to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Lincolnshire.
“I’m looking forward to celebrating with our inspiring colleagues at this year’s annual awards.”
Rebecca Brown, Group Chair said: “What has impressed me most about this year’s awards is not just the number of nominations received, but the incredible examples of teamwork, innovation and compassion they contain. Our finalists represent the very best of what can be achieved when people are committed to improving the lives of others.
Any business which is interested in supporting the awards is asked to contact ulth.staffawards@nhs.
A full list of the shortlisted individuals and teams for each category of the awards is included below:
Great Patient Experience and Involvement Award- Acute
- Antenatal Assessment Unit, Lincoln
- Abbie Balmforth, Midwife, Lincoln
- Dr Anzors Gvaramadze, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Lincoln
- Charlie Marshall, Assistant Physiologist, Lincoln
Great Patient Experience and Involvement Award- Community
- Lindsey MacDonald, Community Midwife, Coco Wolds
- Lisa Cooper, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Skegness
- Rapid Response Service, Children’s Therapy Service
Team of the Year Award – Clinical
- Community TB Services team
- Maternity Triage team, Lincoln
- Clinical Assessment Service
- Children’s Speech and Language Therapy – Preschool Hubs
Team of the Year Award – Non-Clinical
- Community Data team
- Clinical Education team
- Rostering and Resourcing team
- Overseas Visitors team
Innovation, Education and Research Award
- Dr Junaid Khan, Dr Carmen Constantin & Dr Bala Srinivasan – Stroke, Diabetes, Metabolic MDT team, Lincoln
- Sarah Lewis, Robyn Dalton, Katy Carr, Whitney Fountain and Nicola Altoft – Maternity, Countywide
- Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service, Countywide
- Kelly Marsh and Sam Gray, Procurement, Lincoln
Collaboration Award
- Age UK Lincolnshire Community Connectors team, Lincoln Boston
- Neil Baker and Rosie Gray, Boston Neighbourhood Team, Boston Health Clinic
- Dr Junaid Khan, Dr Carmen Constantin & Dr Bala Srinivasan – Stroke, Diabetes, Metabolic MDT team, Lincoln
- Children’s Therapy and Orthopaedic School Clinic team, LCHS and ULTH
Rising Star Award
- Emma Good, Registered Nurse, Lincoln South ICT
- Natasha Gross, Staff Nurse, MEAU, Lincoln
- Analise Johnson, Rotational Physiotherapist, Children’s Therapy team Louth
- Jocelyn Bell, Post-Covid Rehabilitation Service, Countywide
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year Award
- Lesley Wilkins, Equality Diversity and Inclusion Assistant and Trish Tsuro, Nursing Excellence Clinical Projects Lead
- Steve Knight, Senior Communications Officer
- Claire Hall, Group Head of Sustainability & Net Zero
- Lindsay Betteridge, Senior Communications Officer
Unsung Hero Award – Clinical
- Clare Verral-Champion, Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Pilgrim
- Lesley Enock, Children’s Physiotherapist, Community Children’s Physiotherapy
- Carolyn Skelton, Specialist Rehab Coordinator, Lincoln
- Kirsty Smith, Junior Sister, Lincoln
Unsung Hero Award – Non-Clinical
- Amie Lindo, Health Promotion Officer, GLISH
- Helen Hartley, Group Human Factors Advisor
- Robert Dukes, AV and Clinical Skills Technician, PGME
- Ian Saunderson-Darkes, Bank Information Governance Manager
Outstanding Leader Award
- Ben Quarmby, Team Leader
- Elliott Fenton, Operation Lead, GLISH
- Leanne Poole, Deputy Director of Improvement, Strategy, Improvement, Redesign and Transformation
- Nicola Altoft, Talent and Engagement Lead
Volunteer of the Year Award
- Darren Bills
- Peter Gillum
- Christine Haddock
- Joanne Burgess
Values in Action Award
- Victoria Strange, Urology Cancer Care Co-ordinator, Pilgrim
- Kimberley Cooper, Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner, Pilgrim
- Nicola Dobson, Absence Manager, Lincoln
- Emily Mankelow, Staff Nurse, Pilgrim
Chair’s Compassion and Respect Award
- Neuro Outreach Team, Lincoln/Boston/Grantham/Louth
- Lorraine Clarke, Digital Coach, Countywide
- Siobhan Cooley, Urgent Community Response Nurse
- Julie Goodwin, Theatre Staff Nurse, Tina Taylor, Operating Department Practitioner and Charlie Jackson, Student Operating Department Practitioner, Lincoln
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