Eden Futures announces the winners of this year’s employee Excellence Awards.

With 300 nominees there were 30 finalists and 14 awards presented at the event, which recognised the talent, hard work and determination of the team.  This year’s ceremony saw two new awards introduced; Eden Future Values and Life Changer.

The 2019 winners are:

• Bash Zaffar – Making a Difference Award
• Alyeshia Chocholko – Ambassador Award
• Lee Severns – Extra Mile Award
• Kevin Handley – Best Practice Autism Award
• Helen Lee – Behind the Scenes Award
• Debbie Jagger – Best Newcomer
• Mansfield Team- Positive Behaviour Support Award
• Warwick and Coventry Services – Most Improved Service Award
• Michael Weaver – Apprentice of the Year Award
• Bowbridge Road – Life Changer Award
• Holly Goldie – Support Worker of the Year Award
• Katie Pridmore – Inspiring Leader Award
• Chorley Complex Team – Eden Futures Values Award
• Beamish Court Ollerton – Best Service Award

Dawn Berry, CEO, said: “It’s a privilege to bestow our Excellence Awards on our top performing staff. I’d like to thank everyone at Eden Futures for their tireless determination in driving positive change over the past twelve months.

“As an organisation, our visions and values are born through the dedication and commitment of our employees, who share a strong quality-service ethos. It is our mission to provide bespoke individual support to help people with learning disabilities and mental illnesses live more independent lives, and the Excellence Awards offer us the perfect opportunity to give our staff the recognition they truly deserve.”

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Eden Futures are proud to announce that they are finalists in three categories at the Laing Buisson Awards, in the categories of Supported Living Provider of the Year, Management Excellence and Rising Star.

At last year’s Laing Buisson Awards, Eden Futures won the Public/Private Partnership category, showcasing their excellence in strategic partnerships with the public and independent sectors.

The team will now attend an evening reception at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on 15^th November, where television presenter, Alexander Armstrong, will announce the winners.

Andrew Lennox, Eden Future’s CEO, said: “I am immensely proud of the extraordinary work that the Eden Futures team carry out on a daily basis for service users, providing them with the valuable care and support they need to be able to live independent, fulfilling lives in their communities.

“I’m thrilled that their commitment has been recognised and we’re looking forward to attending the Laing Buisson Awards to celebrate the fantastic contribution that so many individuals are delivering to the health and social care sector.”

The Supported Living award looks for ‘excellence in looking after adults with physical or learning disabilities or mental health problems in a supported living setting,’ whilst the Management Excellence award celebrates the company that has ‘delivered exceptional clinical or patient outcomes, financial results or employee engagement.’ A Rising Star recognises an individual in the world of healthcare and/or social care.

Dubbed the Oscars of health and social care, the LaingBuisson Awards celebrate industry excellence and innovative services in the public, private and third sectors.