Celebrating Excellence in Health and Care Across North East Lincolnshire

Taking time to celebrate excellence isn’t just nice to have — it’s essential. Awards ceremonies shine a light on people who show up every day with compassion and commitment. They create a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you. And perhaps most importantly, they inspire others to keep going.

The North East Lincolnshire Health and Care Partnership Excellence Awards, held at Grimsby Town Football Club, was more than just an evening of recognition. It was a celebration of everything that makes our community strong — a showcase of incredible work happening across health and care, and a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people come together.

Who the Health and Care Partnership are

The North East Lincolnshire Health and Care Partnership brings together NHS organisations, the council, voluntary and community groups, and local partners — working as one team with one plan and one shared goal: healthier communities and better lives for everyone.

Award winners

• Employer of the Year: Creating Positive Opportunity
• Best Workforce Initiative: Academy North East Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire Council
• Partnership Award: Mags Guest & Kelly Storey
• Culture of Kindness Award: Nic Reed, Cleethorpes Rock Choir; Elaine Norton, One Voice Immingham
• Innovation Award: Active Forever
• Youth Worker of the Year: Cadarn Taylor, YMCA Humber
• Volunteer of the Year: Nev Clark, Care Plus Group
• Carer of the Year: Claire Sheppard, SEN Superheroes Group
• Special Achievement Award: Michelle Martin, Navigo

Get involved

To hear more about the People and Skills Pledge or to sponsor next year’s awards, contact Sharon Stead at Sharon.stead@nhs.net.