SARAs 2026: Our Finalists

At Springfield Healthcare, our people are at the very heart of everything we do. That’s why we are thrilled to highlight our Staff Achievement and Recognition Awards, the SARAs! 

 

The SARAs are Springfield’s special way of honouring and celebrating the exceptional members of our team who go above and beyond every single day to provide outstanding, compassionate care in our communities. Whether that is building a warm and supportive environment for our residents at our Garforth Care Home or delivering person-centred support as part of our dedicated home care division, these awards shine a spotlight on their incredible dedication and work. 

 

The nominees for this year’s awards are: 

 

Newcomer Achievement Award

Jade Gaunt (Leeds), Brittany Bloomfield (Darlington), and Trudie Rogers (Hartlepool). 

 

Home Care Worker Award (North East) 

Sithara Edoga Vithanage (Darlington), Salani Abeykoon (Darlington), and Jan Barker (Campbell Court). 

 

Home Care Worker Award (Yorkshire/Humber/Live-In) 

Shupai Budiyo (Sheffield), Caroline Deegan (Live-In), and Richard Leake (Hull). 

 

Care Worker Award – Care Home 

Alex Hellas, Joanne Harte, Linda Hart, Kim Lowe and Carol Mayhew. 

 

Care Team Award – Home Care  

Kathleen N’s Team (Darlington), Nicola R’s Team (Hartlepool), and Linda B’s Team (Live-In). 

 

Support Team Member Award – Home Care 

Katie Wisniewski (Marketing/Regional), Terry Perkins (Training/Regional), and Christina Rogers (Hull).  

 

Support Team Member Award – Care Home 

Gaby McGreevy, Nick Spink, and Gemma Eggleston. 

 

Complex Care at Home Award – Home Care  

Joy Evuru (Live-In), Iain Wright (Newcastle), and Kenneth Okpara (Newcastle). 

 

Joy Maker Award 

Sam Deal (NYC and York), Susann Fisher (Hartlepool), and Indunil Aluthwela (Darlington). 

 

Senior Care Worker Award – Care Home  

Natalie Taylor, Jamie Langan, Thomas Hall, and Skye Hancock. 

 

Leadership Award – Home Care  

Suzanne Rogers (Hull), Victoria Watt (Leeds), and Ashlie Tate (South Tyneside). 

 

Star of Stars – Home Care  

Brian Stephenson (Hartlepool), Paul Grimes (Sheffield), and Amanda Jackson (Darlington). 

 

Star of Stars – Care Home  

Colleen Langan, Diane Floyd, and Tracey Tarpey. 

 

A huge congratulations to all our nominees, you are all very deserving of these awards!  

Keep an eye out on our website as we will be announcing the winners for our Care Home and Home Care awards very soon.  

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