Home From Home Care had a clean sweep at the Lincolnshire Care Association Rising Star Awards which gave honours to three of their employees.

John Charman was the overall Rising Star winner while the two highly commended candidates were Mia Kruger and Riley Watts.

All three work for Lincoln-based care provider Home From Home Care, which has 11 settings supporting adults with complex needs across Greater Lincolnshire.

This year the Rising Star Awards were presented at a separate ceremony at Lincoln College, which sponsored the event. John, Mia and Riley will all be invited to attend the main Lincolnshire Care Awards ceremony at the Doubletree by Hilton Lincoln in March 2026.

The awards were presented by the Deputy Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, Councillor Ingrid Sheard; Steven Horsfield from Lincoln College; and Melanie Weatherley MBE, Chair of the Lincolnshire Care Association.

“Everyone at Home from Home Care is incredibly proud of our award winner and our two highly commended colleagues,” said Sam Morris, Leadership and Development Manager at Home From Home Care.

“Supporting new colleagues as they grow in confidence and capability is central to our values, and it’s wonderful to see their dedication and potential recognised through the Rising Star Awards.

“These achievements reflect not only individual commitment and achievement, but also the supportive culture we strive to create across our services.”

Councillor Sheard commented: “What an amazing awards evening surrounded by such dedicated, hard-working, inspirational people who really do put the care and wellbeing of their residents at the heart of everything they do.

“It was wonderful to see the passion and compassion that each and every one involved had, and I hear so many wonderful stories about their caring journeys and how they have been assisted in their career pathways.

“Well done and congratulations and thanks to every single person who is involved in this difficult and varied industry. For anyone looking for a rewarding career I would highlight the fantastic work done by everyone at these awards.”

Melanie Weatherley MBE added: “The Rising Star Award recognises people who are relatively new to their role and who, despite their short time in the sector, show real passion and have made a positive impact on the people they support.

“We were delighted to receive so many fabulous nominations this year, and we send our warmest congratulations to John, Mia and Riley on their success.”

There was plenty of competition for the Rising Star Award this year, with 20 other young people nominated for the prize.

The other nominees were:

• Aimee Hill

Barchester Healthcare           

• Chioma Hope Ikeh, Jess O’Neill and Charlie Bruce

Beckfield House Care Home 

• Rita Kontrimaviciene

The Haven (Black Swan Care Group)

• Kyle Christian

Earlybird Lifestyle Support    

• Sara Gilbert

Good Companions Spalding

• Katy Ellis

Holly Tree Lodge Care Home

• Tiffany Murray

Home from Home Care         

• Ivan Korir

Honeycomb Care       

• Sarah Wise

Sarah Respite Care   

• Joshua Crofts

The Old Hall Billingborough   

• Favour Rukop, Mildrad Tandi, Shanna Banks, Simba Simba, Adeyemi Israel Ogunlowo

Walnut Care   

• Ruklantha Mendis

Welbourn Manor        

• Lovia Dasnso and Waqas Nawas

White Gables 

The Lincolnshire Care Awards ceremony will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln in March 2026.