Since the Awards were launched in 2001 more than 150 members have joined the roster of award winners, having demonstrated their dedication and ability to improve the standards of catering and customer care within their respective hospitals.
The nominee must be a full member of the Hospital Caterers Association. You have until Friday 21st February 2025 to submit your nominations. There are six categories open for nomination, including:
- Caterer of the Year: This award is in recognition and celebration of the significant contribution the hospital catering manager makes to the wellbeing and recovery of the patient, the patient experience and to the staff and visitors who use their services.
- Catering Team of the Year: This award will be presented to a team which consistently demonstrates good team working, to deliver an efficient and high performing catering service.
- National Leadership Excellence Award: This award is for a full member who demonstrates outstanding leadership skills who inspires people to go the extra mile.
- Sustainability Award (New for 2025, this award replaces the Efficiency & Improvement Award): This award is for members who have demonstrated positive progress towards Net-Zero with excellent sustainable working practices and implemented positive change within their operation.
- National - Rising star: This award is for a full member who, in the course of their work has shown impressive dedication and commitment to furthering themselves and supporting the work of hospital catering.
- Wilma Wilkie Outstanding Service: This Award is presented to an outstanding professional who is a full, life, or honorary member of the HCA. The individual must have given many years of service to healthcare catering.
The winners will be announced at the Presidents Awards Dinner at the National Leadership & Development Forum 2025 at Hilton Birmingham Metropole, being held Tuesday 1st April 2025. Other awards presented on the night include the Special Contribution Award, Trade Stand Award and Chairman’s Choice Award.
Find out more about the HCA National Awards and nominate online