Meet the 2026 Hampshire Care Awards Winners
After receiving more than 560 nominations across 10 categories, our independent judging panels had the incredibly difficult task of selecting this year’s winners. Congratulations to our 10 exceptional winners, whose dedication, compassion and commitment to excellence stood out among an outstanding field of nominees.
We’re committed to making the Hampshire Care Awards as fair, transparent and merit-based as possible.
Our independent judging process was carried out completely anonymously, with all identifying information removed before nominations were shared with the judges. This ensured that every entry was considered on its merit, achievements and impact alone.
The quality of nominations this year was exceptional, highlighting the incredible people, teams and organisations making a difference across Hampshire’s care sector every day.
Join us in celebrating our 10 winners and recognising the remarkable contribution they make to adult social care. ❤️
CARE VOLUNTER HERO AWARD
JOHN HILLIER
ADMIRAL JELLICOE HOUSE (RNBT)
Unfortunately John couldn't be with us on the night, his award was collected on his behalf by representatives from Admiral Jellicoe House.
This award was kindly sponsored by Hampshire Care Association
TECH FOR CARE AWARD
EVANS CHISANGA
BERYL CARE SERVICES
This award was kindly sponsored by Camascope
RISING STAR IN CARE AWARD
ISABELLA LUCAS
THE LAURELS CARE HOME
This award was kindly sponsored by Aston Brooke Solicitors
CARER OF THE YEAR AWARD
LAURA JESSEY
CAMS RIDGE CARE HOME
This award was kindly sponsored by Care Choices
SUPPORT SUPERHERO AWARD
LEE PINK
WILLOW LODGE CARE HOME
This award was kindly sponsored by COMAX UK
SPECIALIST CARER OF THE YEAR AWARD
EMILY DRIDGE
DOLPHIN HOMES
Unfortunately Emily couldn't be with us on the night. Her award was collected on her behalf by Dolphin Homes.
This award was kindly sponsored by Solicitude Training Ltd
INSPIRATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD
KAREN MUNN
CARING HANDS DOMICILIARY SERVICES
This award was kindly sponsored by Christie & Co
RESIDENTIAL HOME OF THE YEAR AWARD
BICKERLEY GREEN
Hampshire County Council Care & Support Services
This award was kindly sponsored by Clarke Willmott
HOMECARE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR AWARD
RIGHT AT HOME PORTSMOUTH
This award was kindly sponsored by CLH Healthcare
HAMPSHIRE CARE HERO OF THE YEAR AWARD
TRACEY ELVY
CARE TOGETHER LTD
This award was kindly sponsored by Ive Consultancy
