The Stars of Social Care - Team Awards

This award recognises care home teams that create warm, welcoming environments where residents feel safe, valued, and part of a community. It celebrates teams who go beyond care tasks to foster genuine connections, choice, and a sense of belonging. Judges will look for evidence of person-centred practice, positive outcomes for residents, and a commitment to creating a true home from home.

This award honours teams providing outstanding, person-centred dementia care. It recognises those who use creativity, empathy, and specialist skills to support people at every stage of dementia, while also guiding and supporting families. Judges will look for evidence of innovation, dignity in practice, and meaningful impact on quality of life.

This award celebrates teams who champion independence, inclusion, and self-determination in supported living settings. It recognises teams who create safe, empowering environments where people can make their own decisions, build skills, and connect with their communities. Judges will look for clear evidence of person-centred practice, positive feedback, and outcomes that improve quality of life.

This award honours teams providing outstanding mental health support, fostering recovery, resilience, and wellbeing. It recognises teams who create safe, understanding environments that empower individuals to thrive. Judges will look for examples of trauma-informed practice, positive outcomes, and commitment to reducing stigma.

This award recognises day services and outreach teams who bring joy, purpose, and connection to the lives of those they support. It celebrates teams who create opportunities for meaningful engagement, skill-building, and community inclusion. Judges will look for creativity, variety, and clear impact on wellbeing and quality of life.

This award recognises housekeeping and estates teams who create safe, clean, and welcoming spaces where care can flourish. It celebrates the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to maintain high standards that promote dignity and safety. Judges will look for teamwork, attention to detail, and proactive approaches to quality and infection control.

This award recognises teams who consistently create moments of happiness, positivity, and connection for the people they support. It celebrates teams who go the extra mile to bring smiles, laughter, and light to even the most challenging days. Judges will look for creative, person-centred approaches that make a measurable difference to wellbeing.

The ultimate accolade, this award honours a team that exemplifies excellence, compassion, and impact across all areas of care. It recognises a team that sets the gold standard—delivering exceptional outcomes, supporting their workforce, and making a positive difference every single day. Judges will look for a stand-out story of teamwork, innovation, and the transformative power of care.

This award honours head office teams who provide exceptional support, leadership, and expertise that enables frontline services to thrive. It recognises teams who offer problem-solving, guidance, and innovation behind the scenes. Judges will seek evidence of collaboration, impact on service quality, and positive feedback from colleagues.

This award honours teams who support people to recover and regain independence after illness, injury, or hospital discharge. It celebrates those who provide short-term, intensive support that helps individuals rebuild skills, confidence, and quality of life. Judges will look for examples of person-centred care, innovative practice, and clear outcomes that enable people to live more independently and reduce reliance on long-term services.

This award celebrates teams who go above and beyond to support unpaid carers and families, recognising their crucial role in people’s lives. It honours teams who provide information, guidance, emotional support, and advocacy—ensuring families feel heard, involved, and valued. Judges will look for feedback from carers, innovative approaches, and measurable impact on carer wellbeing.

This award celebrates teams who prioritise staff wellbeing, mental health, and resilience—creating positive workplaces where colleagues feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. It recognises teams who lead by example, offering practical support, initiatives, and a culture of care. Judges will look for staff feedback, innovative wellbeing programmes, and evidence of impact on morale and retention.

This award recognises a team established in the last two years that has already made a remarkable impact through energy, passion, and innovative thinking. It celebrates teams who bring fresh ideas, drive positive change, and show what’s possible with dedication and teamwork. Judges will look for examples of collaboration, positive outcomes, and feedback from those supported.

This award celebrates teams who lead the way in creative, forward-thinking care—introducing ideas, technology, or approaches that improve outcomes and experiences. It recognises teams who embrace change, tackle challenges, and inspire others. Judges will look for originality, measurable impact, and positive feedback from those supported.