Across six categories the finalists represent those working in or associated with care catering that deliver exceptional service every day, from care homes, Meals on Wheels services and Lunch Clubs to suppliers to the sector.
The overall winners will be announced at a special gala awards dinner on Thursday 3th October 2024, which is part of the NACC Training & Development Forum held at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham.
Neel Radia, chair of the NACC, said: “This year the NACC received a record number of nominations for our annual awards, which made judging this year’s competition much harder. Making the shortlist of these prestigious awards doesn’t mean that you have just done something special, it means that you have been making a difference over a significant period and your actions have caught the eye of the judges, therefore many congratulations to all this year’s shortlisted finalists.
“Care catering professionals around the country work tirelessly 365 days a year, ensuring that their residents feel safe, cared for and nourished. To recognise the achievements of just a small sample of these unsung heroes each year is both a pleasure and an honour. Each year, I look forward to our gala awards dinner where we will come together with fellow members, colleagues and friends, to reflect, recognise and celebrate the amazing people in our sector. I wish all the finalists the very best of luck.”
The NACC Awards 2024 finalists are:
Care Establishment of the Year Award, sponsored by allmanhall
- Bourley Grange, Care UK
- Branksome Heights Care Home
- Lulworth House Residential Care Home, Nellsar Care Homes
- Mardy Park Resource Centre
- Whitebourne, Care UK
Meals on Wheels Award, sponsored by apetito
- Bristol Community Meals
- MyChef Meals on Wheels
- Stella Stewart & the Facilities Management Services Meals on Wheels Team at Fife Council
Catering Team of the Year Award, sponsored by Hobart UK
- Care UK Hotel Service Team
- Norse Group Catering Team
- Primrose Bank Care Home Catering Team
- Princess Christian Care Centre Catering Team, Nellsar Care Homes
- Savernake View Care Home Catering Team, Porthaven Care Homes
- Signature Dining Catering Team
Catering Manager of the Year Award, sponsored by Unilever Food Solutions
- Steve Harding, Aria Care
- Paul Levy, Signature Dining at North London Hospice
- Ian Powell, Country Court
- Gregory Simmonds, Avery Healthcare
- Ledon St John, Cherry Hinton, TLC Care
Our Care Catering Hero Award, sponsored by Bidfood
- Katie Smith, Magna Care Centre
- Anna Sudak, Montford Manor, Care UK
The Bev Puxley Award, sponsored by Worshipful Company of Cooks
- Jonny Hollis, Riverside Place Care Home
- Roddy Mackinnon, Scoonie House
- Steve Wright, Caring Homes Group Ltd
The winners of the following coveted awards will also be honoured at the gala awards dinner:
- NACC Region of the Year Award, sponsored by Meiko
- Pam Rhodes Award, sponsored by Winterhalter
- National Chair’s Award