NHS heroes from Southport and Ormskirk hospitals were honoured at a special awards ceremony.
Individuals and teams from a wide range of areas were celebrated for their “amazing commitment’’ to providing the best possible care for local patients and their families at the hospitals’ Time to Shine Awards held at Formby Golf Resort and Spa.
It was hosted by Liverpool radio personality Peter Price while sponsors included Vinci Facilities, Hill Dickinson and Weightmans.
Time To Shine Awards. Quality Improvement and Innovation Award – Spinal Injuries Unit and the EPMA Team
The event was opened by Chief Executive, Ann Marr OBE, who praised staff for their efforts. She said:
“The NHS continues to face challenges that test the resilience of all our staff but what never fails to impress me is how everyone faces those challenges head on.
“Everyone has maintained a positive attitude and looked for solutions and to do this while continuing to care for patients in a kind and friendly manner is something everyone should be really proud of.
Time To Shine Awards. Clinical Mentor of the Year – Dr Craig Rimmer
“These awards celebrate that work and I have been highly impressed by all of the inspiring nominations we received from colleagues, patients and members of the public and the message I would like to pass on is that you should never underestimate the difference you make to those around you, each and every day.’’
The evening started with two special recognition awards being handed over.
Time To Shine Awards. Clinical Team, of the Year – Endoscopy
Former Chairman, Neil Masom OBE, was honoured for his services to the organisation before his retirement from the post earlier this year.
A group of international nurses accepted an award on behalf of their colleagues for their “dedication to improving lives both inside and outside of the work environment by doing everything they could to make life a better place for everyone.’’
Time To Shine Awards. Claire Albo is presented with the People’s Health hero Awards by Stand Up For Southport Director Andrew Brown
One of the most popular categories of the evening is the People’s Health Hero Award, an award that asks for nominations from the general public.
This year’s winner was Claire Albo, a community midwife who goes above and beyond to help everyone in her care and provides vital support for families.
Time To Shine Awards. Learner of the Year – Heather Skelland
Her nominator described Claire as the “most caring compassionate woman I’ve ever met’’ and an “outstanding lady who is willing to help in any way.’’
She was presented with her award by Stand Up For Southport founder Andrew Brown, the former editor of the Southport Visiter and Ormskirk Advertiser newspapers and websites.
Time To Shine Awards. Non Clinical team of the Year – Access and Booking Team
The full list of 2023 Time To Shine Awards winners is:
- Special Recognition Award – International Nurse Community
- Special Recognition Award – Neil Masom OBE
- Clinical Team of the Year – Endoscopy Team
- Non-Clinical Team of the Year – Access and Booking Team
- Compassion in Action Award – Dr Khalil Wahdati
- Everyday Excellence Award – Paediatric Department
- Quality Improvement and Innovation Award – Spinal Injuries Unit and EPMA
- Learner of the Year Award – Heather Skelland
- Clinical Mentor of the Year Award – Craig Rimmer
- Volunteer of the Year Award – Lucas Goodwin
- People’s Health Hero Award – Claire Albo
Time To Shine Awards. Quality Improvement and Innovation Award – Spinal Injuries Unit and the EPMA Team
Time To Shine Awards. Special Recognition Award – International Nurses
Time To Shine Awards. Special Recognition Award – Neil Masom OBE
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