The Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) has announced the winners of its annual awards. The awards were due to be announced at the HCA Forum which was postponed as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Yet the HCA felt it was important to recognise the outstanding commitment and dedication shown by those working in healthcare catering and patient service by announcing the winners in lieu of the ceremony.
Craig Smith, Chair of the HCA comments: “In these unprecedented circumstances, I’m constantly amazed by the dedication and resilience of our members in continuing to step up to the task at hand and go above and beyond. These awards are a celebration of the excellence and innovation we see daily, and it is our hope that they provide a morale boost at this challenging time.”
Nicola Strawther, winner of the Efficiency and Improvement Award alongside her colleague Chris Neale comments: “We were delighted to receive the fantastic news that we won. I want to thank the HCA for choosing our project as the winner, it was a huge team effort and we will ensure the team are recognised for the hard work involved. We very much appreciate it and feel very humbled and honoured to be chosen.”
The winners
Caterer of the Year 2020, sponsored by Hobart UK
Winner: Tony O’Hara, Senior Manager Patient Experience, South Eastern (N. Ireland)
Finalists: Chris Neale & Nicola Strawther, Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust
Caterer Service of the Year 2020, sponsored by NH Case
Winner: Catering Team, NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Finalists: Catering Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Catering Team, Acute Catering, South Eastern (N. Ireland)
Efficiency & Improvement Award, sponsored by HEFMA
Winner: Chris Neale & Nicola Strawther, Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust
Finalists: Joe Gilbey, Retail Lead, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Catering Strategy Team, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Special Contribution Award, sponsored by HCA
Winner: Paul Kavanagh
Rising Star Award, sponsored by HCA
Winner: Wendy Bone, Deputy Catering Manager, NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Leadership & Excellence Award, sponsored by HCA
Winner: Karen McLaughlin, Deputy Community Services Manager, Northern Health & Social Care NHS Trust
Finalist: Chris Neale, Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust
Chairman’s Choice, sponsored by HCA
Winner: South West Branch
Finalists: Northern Ireland
Trent
Wales
West of Scotland
Wilma Wilkie Outstanding Service Award 2020, sponsored by HCA
Winner: Phil Shelley, South West Branch
