Care event puts Cornwall's care sector on the map
An event that recognised Cornwall’s care sector was hailed a huge success last week with awards given to care workers whose achievements shone above the rest.
Organised by Cornwall Council’s Proud to Care team, actor Warwick Davis attended to give out the awards to the winners and prizes to the runners-up.
Warwick said: “Many of us will get to the stage of our lives when we can’t look after ourselves so that’s when carers become vitally important for us to be able to maintain dignity and quality of life as well.”
Cornwall Council Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health Cllr Jim McKenna said: “It’s incredibly important that we invest the time and resources to celebrate and recognise the amazing people who work in care in Cornwall.
“The event was a huge success, and I’d like to thank everyone who attended and give a massive well done to all of the nominees and winners.”
The event took place at The Eden Project near St Austell and winners were announced following the shortlisting of over 760 nominations, with two runners up in each category.
The award winners were:
Support worker of the year – Eric Adjei
Social care nurse of the year – Scott Hulin
Registered manager of the year – Kaya McLeod
Newcomer of the year – Garry Rishworth-Hunter
Learning champion of the year – Mat Spinks
Hidden Treasures award – Nicky Richards
Community care worker of the year – Nazz Shajahan
Care provider/team of the year – Perran Bay Care Home
Innovation in care - Rose-Marie Williams
Care/nursing home worker of the year – Jacque Wayman
Cllr McKenna added: “The aim of the awards is to shine a light on Cornwall’s care sector and give recognition to this often, under-recognised profession.”
Anyone interested in a care role can visit the Proud to Care Cornwall website
