NHS England Judges Decide Shortlists for National Healthcare Portering & Cleaning Awards

Two of the most anticipated awards shortlists in the healthcare calendar have been revealed. The National MyPorter Awards and MyCleaning Awards, both held proudly in association with NHS England and supported by Gold sponsors, ISS and Medirest respectively, are ready to once again celebrate the unsung heroes of healthcare: porters and domestic service professionals.

This year saw an impressive total of nearly 500 entries, marking the biggest and most competitive year yet. Returning judges Phil Shelley and Emma Brookes joined forces with NHS England colleagues Fay Lane and Sheila Connolly, and representatives from GV Healthcare, comprising the six-strong judging panel. Convening at this year’s Awards venue, Neon 194 in Picadilly, London, the judges carefully reviewed the entries and crowned the very best in the field.

Phil Shelley, NHS England, said: "The sheer number of entries that we have read, shows how many people within healthcare, want to give that higher praise and recognition to their fellow colleagues, who are deserving of seeing their efforts congratulated. So many incredible award applications, that help us understand the professionalism within our teams, balanced with a personal approach, emphasising the importance of our services. It makes me proud to be a part of these awards”.

Scheduled for February, the awards ceremonies will span two consecutive days, celebrating the healthcare professionals who demonstrate exceptional dedication and commitment. Day One, the National MyCleaning Awards, will be dedicated to Healthcare Cleaners, Domestic teams, and Auditors for their crucial role in maintaining a clean and safe hospital environment. Day Two, the National MyPorter Awards will recognise the exemplary work of the portering services within healthcare.

Adding to the excitement, each day will start with a conference featuring insightful talks on the latest innovations and challenges within healthcare cleaning and portering. Presented by a mix of NHS England and NHS Trust representatives, alongside industry experts, the conferences will also include interactive workshops and a live panel, giving guests the opportunity to ask questions from the floor.

Highlights include:

-            Phil Shelley revealing latest on the Portering Standards

-            NHS England offering an exclusive first look at the new Soft FM uniform

-            Delia Cannings delivering her impactful talk: “The Power of Effective Auditing”.

Kay Mulcahy, Associate Director of National Estates Operations (Hard and Soft FM) at NHS England, added: "At NHS England, we’re proud of our involvement in these prestigious awards. It’s great to be able to have ceremonies like this that recognise the true strength and greatness that come from within our hospital environments.

"I look forward to meeting the winners and hearing their great stories of achievement at the live events, where together we can celebrate the successes of those deserving of such recognition."

The winners will be announced at the live MyCleaning Awards on 25th February, and the MyPorter Awards on 26th February.

Congratulations to all the remarkable individuals and teams who have been shortlisted.For any questions or queries relating to The National MyPorter Awards or The National MyCleaning Awards, please contact: gvhealthcare@globalviewsystems.co.uk

Or visit:

MyPorter Awards: https://www.myporterlogistics.com/myporterawards

& MyCleaning Awards: https://www.mycleaningtasks.com/mycleaningawards

The shortlist for the seven National MyPorter Awards categories are as follows – in no particular order:

MyPorter Awards Shortlist:

Newcomer of The Year Award:

Aiden Fisher - Princess Royal University Hospital, Kings College NHS Foundation Trust

Stephen Armatage - Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust

Mr. Cormack Mylchreest - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Trust

Sid Porte - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Leadership of The Year Award:

Jamie Whittaker - Great Western Hospital, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Karen Horan – Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Brian Kennedy - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Lee Carter - Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Outstanding Contribution to Patient Experience Award, sponsored by GV Healthcare:

Paul Jackson - James Cook University Hospital, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Laura Ward - Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust

Andrea Curtis - Great Western Hospital, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

James Logan - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Portering Team of The Year Award, sponsored by Wheelshare:

John Race and Neil Baggley - Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Barnsley Hospital Portering Team - Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Portering Team - Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

North View Hospital Porter Team - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Dennis Southern Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by (Event Gold Sponsor) ISS:

Fred Rilat - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Andy Hodder - Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Amanda Tennyson - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Alan Sutton - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

MyPorter Porter of The Year Award:

Eddie Thawe - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Idris Mohammed - London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Merv Denton - United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Karen Phipps - Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

MyPorter International Porter of The Year Award, sponsored by Serco:

Maggie Hennessy - Jersey General Hospital  (Health & Community Services) HCS

Gary Clarke – Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

Robin Boleat – Jersey General Hospital  (Health & Community Services) HCS

Aine Keogh - Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

The shortlist for the six National MyCleaning Awards categories are as follows – in no particular order:

MyCleaning Awards Shortlist: 

Newcomer of The Year Award, sponsored by Serco:

Natalie Walker – South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Milan Tama - Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Charles Owusu Ansah - The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Daniel Donkin – South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Leadership of The Year Award, sponsored by Numatic:

Mercy Barnor Ekpeh - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Liliana Lopes - Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dean Legg - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Nicola Scott - South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Auditor of The Year Award, sponsored by GV Healthcare:

Ewelina Marzec - Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Elaine Farmer - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Matthew Graham - South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust

Ian Stewart - Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Cleaning Team of The Year Award, sponsored by Tork:

Northumbria Rapid Response Team - Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Cleaning Team – South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Cleaning Team - Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic and Porter Services - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by (Event Gold Sponsor) Medirest:

Steven Turner - Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

Kim Davis - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Roshane Coates - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Paula Youngs - Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

MyCleaning Domestic of The Year Award, sponsored by TTS Cleaning:

Consisa Maconka - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Annie Corser - Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Linda Rigley - Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Elzbieta Biel - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Submitting a Nomination that Shines

When it comes to submitting a nomination for the MyPorter Awards, the quality of the nomination will make a difference. A strong nomination stands out, tells a compelling story, and gives the judges everything they need to understand why your nominee is a worthy winner. Here’s how you can ensure your nomination shines...

1. Understand the basics

Before you start writing, take time to read the award category descriptions and the terms and conditions of submitting an entry. Understand the purpose of the award and the qualities or achievements the panel is looking for in a nominee. This will help you tailor your nomination to align with what they value most.

Be sure to cover who the nominee is, their role, why what they do is outstanding, and what impact they have had.

2. Tell a compelling story, and be specific

A successful nomination is more than a list of achievements. It’s about telling a story that demonstrates your nominee’s impact and why they deserve to be recognised.

Do they consistently go above and beyond? Have they overcome external challenges or difficult personal circumstances? Or do they do great things for great causes?

Whatever it is, make sure your story is engaging, factual, and reflects the significance of your nominee’s contributions.

General statements like "They are a great leader" won’t stand out. Instead, support your claims with specific examples. Describe particular projects, achievements, or instances where the nominee has demonstrated excellence. Ensure they align with the award you are nominating them for.

3. Be passionate

It’s important that your nomination is professional, but your passion for your nominee should shine through. Stick to the facts, but present them in a way that is a real celebration of the nominee and their work.

4. Don’t forget the deadline!

This may sound basic, but make sure to meet the deadline of 8th January. While it may seem some time away, it will fly! Of course, spend some time getting your entry where you want it, but don’t leave it too late. You may wish to ask your comms team for some help, in which case it’s important to get them involved early.

How to submit your nomination

Ready to submit your nomination? It couldn’t be easier - all entries must be submitted online, here: https://airtable.com/appEKBPZLn7Mvqzvt/pagBHD3kvhouC2Doh/form

Complete the form step-by-step, and you’re sorted!

Our judges can’t wait to read your entries.

ISS to Sponsor The National MyPorter Awards 2025

The annual MyPorter Awards, in support of porters and portering teams within healthcare, will once again be backed by ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management company which provides placemaking solutions that contribute to better business performance and makes life easier, more productive and enjoyable – delivered to high standards by people who care. ISS returns as Gold Sponsor for a second year.

The Awards, running back-to-back with the National MyCleaning Awards across two days, is now in its fifth year and will shine a spotlight on the exceptional work done by healthcare portering teams every day. With stories that inspired the judges and anyone lucky enough to hear them, 2024’s winners featured on Sky News’ Kay Burley Show.

While the celebration is of course about the glitz of an awards ceremony, it doesn’t stop there, with the full programme, in association with NHS England, including a live conference. The occasion, in February, will include a morning of education and inspiring conversation around prevalent and relevant healthcare topics, featuring presentations, interactive discussions and networking opportunities. This includes a not-to-be-missed Q&A session, enabling delegates to pose burning questions to a high-profile panel of healthcare experts.

Speaking about ISS’s recommitment to the MyPorter Awards, Donna Brown, MD for Healthcare at ISS, said:

“Our porters are often the first touchpoint at a hospital, and as such, they can set the tone for a patient’s entire stay. At ISS, we recognise this important responsibility and are immensely proud of the role our porters play in improving patient experience and ensuring smooth operational performance for NHS hospitals across the UK, each and every day.

“I’m delighted to once again sponsor the National MyPorter Awards as we come together to celebrate our outstanding porters and recognise the invaluable work they do to keep our health service running.”

There are a number of award categories to suit all types of achievement, these include:

·       MyPorter Porter of The Year Award

·       The Dennis Southern - Lifetime Achievement Award (Sponsored by ISS)

·       Portering Team of The Year Award

·       Leadership of The Year Award

·       MyPorter International Porter of The Year Award

·       Newcomer of The Year Award

·       Outstanding Contribution to Patient Experience Award

Nominations for the Awards are now open and can be submitted online. Entries are open to anyone within portering and cleaning/domestic services in UK healthcare – whether that’s NHS or otherwise. The invaluable contributions of healthcare staff worldwide will be celebrated with dedicated international awards categories, too. The full list of awards categories and all the details needed to make a nomination are available online.

·       To submit a nomination and register your interest in attending the live event, you can do so, here: https://www.myporterlogistics.com/myporterawards

·       To learn more about ISS and its services, please visit: https://www.issworld.com