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The Carers UK Awards is a celebration of remarkable individuals and organisations across the UK who make life better for unpaid carers.
Every day, millions of people dedicate their time and energy to caring for friends and family, often without recognition or support. These awards honour those who go above and beyond, whether through caring, campaigning, volunteering, or workplace initiatives to create a more inclusive and supportive society for carers.
Together, let's shine a light on the incredible work being done to support unpaid carers across the UK.
Awards and finalists
There are 10 award categories covering both community and workplaces. You can find more information about each of the awards, the five finalists in each category below. Congratulations to all of our winner and finalists.
Community awards
The Carer of the Year award will recognise a current carer, who in the last 12 months can demonstrate exceptional dedication in their caring role and the positive impact that this has had.
Winner
- Amy Elizabeth
Finalists
- Amy Rutter
- Natasha McClelland
- Rakeeb Yousuf
- Tracey Henry
The Community Group award is for a local group, providing practical and accessible support to their community of carers.
Winner
- We All Are One Carers Support Group, Doncaster
Highly Commended
- Young at Heart ULO CIC
Finalists
- City Carers Community
- Stronger Together Carers
- The Lodge Carers
The Community Volunteer award will be presented to a current carer, former carer or carer ally, who through their volunteering activities in the last 12 months has used innovative approaches to raise awareness of caring and connect carers with vital support.
Winner
- Alison Birket
Highly Commended
- Halimo Jama
Finalists
- Carol Wheeler
- Neil Joesbury
- Valerie Cumming Newell
The Individual Campaigner award will be presented to a current carer, former carer, or carer ally, who in the last 12 months has campaigned to improve the lives of carers.
Winner
- Carolynne Hunter
Finalists
- Janice Clark
- Jemma Walker
- Marie McGinn
- Tracey Henry
The Outstanding Carer Service award will be presented to an organisation/provider that delivers a comprehensive service on a local or national level.
Winner
- Forward Carers
Highly Commended
- Clanrye Group
Finalists
- Fife Carers Centre
- Newcastle Carers
- Unity Enterprise
The Standout Campaign for Carers award is for a specific campaign, in the last 12 months, focusing on carers and that has specifically benefitted carers, for example, increasing the identification or recognition of carers.
Winner
- South Ayrshire HSCP
Highly Commended
- MullenLowe
Finalists
- Ellie's Fight For Freedom
- Invisible Army CIC
- Specsavers
Workplace awards
This award will recognise an Exceptional Carers Network that embeds the lived experience of carers into their activity and strategy and has a clear focus and objective.
Winner
- Bank of England
Finalists
- Aviva
- Bailie Gifford
- Kantar
- Turning Point Scotland
The Inspiring Leader award will be presented to a senior leader within an organisation (eg Chief Officer, Director, Head of) who champions carers internally and externally and uses their voice to promote and support carers and caring issues.
Winner
- Rachel Pears, RPC Legal
Finalists
- Alan McLaughlin, Centrica
- Angela Gibson, TSB
- Asher Ayres, N-Compass
- Claire Pickthall, Sainsbury’s
This award will recognise a Transformational Employer who is an ambassador for carers internally and embeds the lived experience of carers in everything that they do.
Winner
- TSB
Highly Commended
- Centrica
Finalists
- DWP
- Phoenix Group
- Renfrewshire Council
The Workplace Champion award will be presented to an employee who, at any level in their organisation, can show that they have gone above and beyond to raise awareness and tackle stigma of carers and caring issues in their workplace.
Winner
- Sheena Goodey, Carers First
Finalists
- Louise Flynn, Cardiff Council
- Natalie Quilter, Hyde Housing
- Sharon Devey, DWP
- Sheena Goodey, Carers First
- Zara Inkster, TSB
This prestigious award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding and lasting contribution to the lives of carers. Through years of dedication, leadership and advocacy, they have ceated real, enduring change - leaving a powerful legacy that has improved recognition, support and opportunities for carers nationwide.
Winner
- The Baroness Jill Pitkeathley OBE
You can read about the nomination process and other FAQ’s on the entry guidelines page.
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