2025 Lincolnshire Care Awards

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 the full list of 2025 winners:

Nominations for the 2026 Care Awards will open at the LinCA Conference on 15th July 2026.

Here’s the full list of 2025 winners:

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

Winner
Linda Nicholson
Tanglewood Care Homes, Toray Pines
Highly Commended
Tony Crofts
The Old Hall, Billingborough

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

Winner
Rebecca Mason
Lincolnshire County Council
Highly Commended
Amy Pitts
Lincolnshire County Council

Solutions for Care, Care Home Cook/Chef Award

Winner
Michael Huckstepp
Home from Home Care
Highly Commended
Kayleigh Scott
The Old Hall, Billingborough
Highly Commended
Tony Crofts
The Old Hall, Billingborough

District Councils Community Care Award

Winner
Matthew Davy
Atlas Care
Winner
Jamie Fuller
Walnut Care

Medex Workforce Development Award

Winner
Damian Taylor-Martinez
EarlyBird Lifestyle Support Ltd
Highly Commended
Alice Barnard
Walnut Care

Tanglewood Frontline Leader Award

Winner
Charlie Taylor
The Old Hall, Billingborough
Highly Commended
Neil Martin
EarlyBird Lifestyle Support

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

Winner
Emily Parkinson
White Gables Care Home, Lincoln
Highly Commended
Samantha Mackenzie
Barchester Healthcare

Eco Care Supplies Activities Co-Ordinator

Winner
Amy Carter
Beckfield House
Highly Commended
Hayley Jackson
Tanglewood Care Homes, Cloverleaf Care Home

Lincoln College Rising Star Award

Winner
John Charman
Home from Home
Highly Commended
Riley Watts
Home from Home Care
Highly Commended
Mia Kruger
Home from Home Care

The LinCA Chair’s Special Recognition Award

Winner
Barry Earnshaw