Hospital Caterers Association reveals shortlisted finalists for awards ceremony

The awards aim to recognise the commitment and contribution of the association’s members. They will form part of the HCA Leadership and Development Forum, taking place at Hilton Birmingham Metropole from 1-2nd April 2025.

HCA Awards 2025 finalists include the following:

Caterer of the Year

• Frank Fiore, catering manager, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Branch
• Amanda Vickery, catering operations manager, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, South West Branch
• Erica Bell, support services manager, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, North West Branch

Catering Team of the Year

• CPU team, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation, Wessex Branch
• Catering team, Nottingham University Hospital, Trent Branch
• Catering team, Simply Serve Ltd, Somerset Foundation Trust, South West Branch
• Catering team, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, North West Branch

Leadership Excellence Award

• Mathieu Eke, head of facilities, Simply Serve Ltd, Yeovil Hospital , South West Branch
• Dr Mabel Blades, branch secretary, Oxford Branch

Rising Star

• David Hayners, catering manager, Harrogate Integrated Facilities, Yorkshire Branch
• Margaret Valenti, catering business support, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, West of Scotland Branch
• Karen McLaughlin, general manager catering & domestic services, Northern Health & Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland Branch

Sustainability Awards

• Catering management team, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Trent Branch
• Catering team, Simply Serve Ltd, Somerset Foundation Trust, South West Branch
• Catering corporate team, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, West of Scotland Branch

There will be no shortlist for the Chair’s Choice, Wilma Wilkie, Special Recognition and Trade Stand Awards. All winners will be announced at the President's Gala and awards dinner on Tuesday 1st April 2025.

For more information and to book, please visit: www.hcaforum.co.uk.