"It felt amazing to win an Unsung Hero Award, it is something I will never forget! The awards ceremony was brilliant, being in a room full of inspirational people. From the entertainment to the awards themselves, it couldn't have been better!"
Rebecca 'Becca' Carlson
Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust
Apprentice of the year Winner
"Winning the Unsung Hero Award felt brilliant, particularly as Diversity and Inclusion is a subject very close to my heart. I am so happy that my Trust is embracing this agenda. The ceremony was really inspiring and demonstrated just how great our NHS really is".
Sue Kenny
Member of Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
"Myself and my partner had an amazing evening and it was, without doubt, one of best awards I’ve attended. The UHA should be very proud of the work you do to support NHS staff."
Antony Tiernan
Director of Communications and Engagement
London Ambulance Service
"There was a great atmosphere in the room on the evening and I had the opportunity to meet some really inspirational people. A most enjoyable way to spend a Friday evening. Congratulations to the organising team, a delightful, memorable event".
Kathy Cowell
Chairman, Manchester Foundation Trust
"I just wanted to say a big massive thank you to everyone who organises the Awards. It is so nice to see what is really going on in our NHS around the country, so many positive stories and so many people I have met along the way doing amazing things. It is such a lovely event and every year I come away thinking I am so proud to work for the NHS".
Chris Brown
Concierge Receptionist & Volunteer
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
WELCOME TO THE UNSUNG HERO AWARDS
YOUR NATIONAL AWARDS FOR NON-MEDICAL / NON-CLINICAL NHS STAFF & VOLUNTEERS WHO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY.
The Unsung Hero Awards provide recognition to non-medical/non-clinical staff and volunteers of the NHS who provide quality, individualised care. The aim is to ‘give something back’ to those who continually go above and beyond in their work- work that is often overlooked, despite non-medical and non-clinical employees making up nearly half of the NHS workforce.
Each year the UHAs hold an Awards Gala, where hundreds of attendees from the NHS are welcomed and celebrated for their outstanding achievements. These ‘Unsung Heroes’ are accompanied by Trust colleagues, Senior Management, and our wonderful Sponsors and Partners.
Our 2020 Ceremony held at The Hilton Hotel, Manchester, was a huge success, with a record number of nominations. We’re ecstatic to see support and recognition for our NHS family continuing to grow year on year.
To all of our Unsung Heroes, past, present and future; the Unsung Hero Awards recognises the humbling nature of your work, and the heart-felt pride you have in working for one of the UK’s greatest achievements: the NHS.
