The only Greater Manchester-wide awards for the whole health and care workforce are back for their fourth year. The Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards recognise those people who regularly go above and beyond to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the region.
Workers are nominated for categories such as the People’s Champion and Volunteer Champion, as well as new categories introduced this year, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and Workplace of the Year. Nominations across all thirteen categories have now opened, with the deadline for submissions closing on March 10.
The awards are organised by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care (NHS GM), with support from the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. They were established back in 2018, and in 2021 the awards went virtual to recognise those who had worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic.
Previous winners include care home managers, social workers, disability advocate groups, fundraisers and even flight attendant crew workers who swapped serving people in the sky to serving patients in hospital. Nominations can be completed by colleagues or members of the public who wish to see an individual or team’s hard work recognised.
Janet Wilkinson, Chief People Officer of Greater Manchester Integrated Care, said: “I am delighted that the Health and Care Champion Awards are back as a face-to-face event for 2023. They are a great opportunity to recognise and thank the people of Greater Manchester who go above and beyond at work or in their community.
“Our health and care services are busier than ever, and our workforce continue to work tirelessly to deliver the best possible care. They really do deserve recognition for everything they do, often in challenging circumstances. So, if you know someone who has gone that extra mile, either at your local GP surgery, hospital or a volunteer who has dedicated their spare time helping others, then please do take five minutes to nominate them today.”
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said: “We know things are tough for our health and care workers right now – and it is more important than ever that we champion the work they do right across Greater Manchester.
“I’m thrilled the Health and Care Champion Awards are back, and in person, so we can come together to show our appreciation and thanks for the many individuals and teams who work so hard to care for others.”
Nominations can be completed online, or via a nomination form submitted via email or post. Full details on the nomination process can be found online ahead of a live awards ceremony this summer.
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