The awards recognise and celebrate excellence, innovation and education in the field of care catering, as well as the sector’s unsung heroes.
Neel Radia, national chair of the NACC, said: “I know that the judges had a tough job reaching this shortlist as the calibre of entries was so high. I would therefore like to congratulate everyone who entered as, year on year, the examples of dedication, excellence and innovation are more inspirational.
“I’m looking forward to the NACC Awards dinner in October and to crowning the overall winners and celebrating another exceptional year of care catering with colleagues and friends.”
The winners will be announced on October 6th at the NACC Awards dinner, which takes place at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham, during the NACC Training & Development Forum 2016.
The finalists of the NACC Awards 2016 are:
Care Establishment of the Year Award:
John Wills House, St Monica Trust
The Jawa Group
Lymewood Court, Orchard Care Homes
Sunrise of Eastbourne
Our Care Catering Hero Award:
Gareth O’Hara, Chef – Sunrise of Cardiff
Ellen Clayton, Area Account Manager – Pasta King
Tamara Juckes, Activity Co-ordinator – Sunrise of Banstead
Catering Manager of the Year Award:
Stuart Keown, Dining Service Co-ordinator – Sunrise of Banstead
James Clear, Hotel Services Manager – Care UK
Simon Lawrence, Group Culinary Manager – Avery Group
Catering Team of the Year Award:
Morden College Catering Team – Morden College
Elior & Four Seasons Health Care Catering Project
Bowthorpe Care Village Catering Team
Sunrise Senior Living Dining Team
Meals on Wheels Award:
ICare Community Meals Service
Hertfordshire Independent Living Service
London Borough of Redbridge Meals on Wheels Service