Shortlists Unveiled for National MyPorter & MyCleaning Awards – in association with NHS England

The eagerly awaited shortlists for The National MyPorter Awards and The National MyCleaning Awards were revealed today, showcasing the exceptional candidates for each of the thirteen award categories. This year, the awards received a record-breaking number of nominations, with over 300 entries from across the UK and Ireland. This made the task of selecting the finalists extremely difficult for the NHS England judges, who reviewed each nomination carefully and recognise the outstanding contributions made by those in Portering and Healthcare Cleaning roles.

The live awards ceremonies are taking place in February over two consecutive days in central London. The events cast a well-deserved spotlight on these healthcare professionals who demonstrate exceptional dedication and commitment. The first day will celebrate Healthcare Cleaners, Domestic teams, and Auditors for their vital role in ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients. The second day will applaud the portering services for their outstanding work in supporting healthcare operations.

This year, the awards are supported by two leading healthcare brands to express their support and appreciation for these unsung heroes. ISS is the headline sponsor for the MyPorter Awards while Compass Medirest backs the MyCleaning Awards as the gold sponsor.

The live awards ceremonies are not only a celebration of the portering and cleaning staff in the NHS, but also an opportunity to learn from the best practices and innovations in the sector.

The opening day will commence with a live conference featuring sessions on the latest trends within healthcare cleaning from NHS England with a keynote from Emma Brookes and industry champion Delia Cannings will again take to the stage, sharing her expertise and insights. The second day will feature discussions led by NHS England’s Phil Shelley, addressing the latest on the new portering standards, sessions by Caroline Lowe and Fay Lane regarding apprenticeships and the latest on the new national non-clinical uniform.

These sessions will be followed by a panel discussion, where the industry leaders will answer questions from the audience and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the portering, auditing and cleaning services in the NHS.

See the finalists below.

MyCleaning Awards shortlist:

Healthcare Cleaning Team of The Year, sponsored by Medirest:

Woodlands House – Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Blackpool Hospital Domestic Team - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Out of Hours Response Team – County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

MyCleaning Domestic of The Year, sponsored by the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc):

Antonella Garofalo – Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Babita Garung – London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Karene Gillon – Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lifetime Achievement, sponsored by Evans Vanodine:

Patricia Russell - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Collette Sweeney – ISS Healthcare

Sylvia Sinclair – Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Leadership of The Year, sponsored by GT Cleaning Machines:

Lisa Eland & Lisa Harry - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Kerry Lansbury - Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Antoniya Zaeva – London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

MyAudit Auditor of The Year, sponsored by GV Healthcare:

Paula Brooks – Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sarah Irvine - Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Rachel Foster – Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Newcomer of The Year, sponsored by Decitex:

Glen Page – Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Leah Torr – City Hospitals independent Commercial Enterprises

Abi Davies – The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

MyPorter Awards shortlist:

MyPorter Porter of The Year, sponsored by ISS:

John Doheny - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Kabiru Ogundipe – London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

David Fairbairn – Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Portering Team of The Year:

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Dennis Southern Lifetime Achievement:

Vaughn McIvor – University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Peter Quinlan – United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Paul Green – Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Leadership of The Year:

Andrew O’Donnell – Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Kim Fraser – City Hospitals independent Commercial Enterprises

Lee Rogers - Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Outstanding Contribution to Patient Experience, sponsored by GV Healthcare:

David Etches – Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dominic Attenborough - University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Gordon To – University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Newcomer of The Year, sponsored by Wheelshare:

Joe Diffey – University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Mark Goodfellow – Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Steven Baughan – Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

MyPorter International Porter of The Year:

Donna Murphy - Jersey General Hospital

Rory Bassett – Beaumont Hospital

Congratulations to all the remarkable individuals and teams who have been shortlisted. Wishing you the best of luck at the live finals with the National MyCleaning Awards taking place on the 20th February 2024 followed by the National MyPorter Awards on the 21st February 2024.

For any questions or queries relating to The National MyPorter Awards or The National MyCleaning Awards, please contact:

gvhealthcare@globalviewsystems.co.uk

Or Visit:

https://www.myporterlogistics.com/myporter-awards

https://www.mycleaningtasks.com/mycleaningawards

National Awards Nominations and Sponsorship Gathers Pace

The deadline for nominations for the National MyCleaning and MyPorter Awards, both in association with NHS England, is now only six weeks away.

The live events will each include a conference earlier in the day, featuring a keynote speech from NHS England’s Emma Brookes on cleaning standards and the next steps. Additionally, Phil Shelley of NHS England will provide an update for portering teams, discussing the plans and the latest on the new portering standards.

“I’m really looking forward to giving an update on where we’re at with the portering standards, giving those who will be implementing them within their hospitals a first glimpse of what we’re looking to achieve. This isn’t about us; it’s about them. These are their standards. Likewise, the awards aren’t about us; it’s about them. I can’t wait to be there, celebrating our wonderful portering and cleaning teams and the tremendous work and effort they show day in and day out. If you know someone or some team that really deserves some extra praise, please get your nominations in, as I can’t wait to read them.” - Phil Shelley, Senior Operational Manager at NHS England

Nominations are open until midday on January 12th, 2024, with portering and domestic services urged to submit their nominations now. Both the MyPorter and the MyCleaning awards category entries have been gaining momentum in recent weeks. These events celebrate the very best in non-clinical services, highlighting the teams and individuals that make them exceptional.

All awards categories are open to everyone within healthcare across the UK, as well as to those beyond with two International Awards categories available for nominations. If you would like to shine a spotlight on someone or a team deserving of praise and the highest recognition among their peers and NHS England, then nominate today – don’t miss out on the chance to give them what they deserve.

Nominate now at: https://www.globalviewhealthcare.com/

ISS has been officially announced as the Gold sponsor for the National MyPorter Awards, and it has now been revealed that both BICSc (the British Institute of Cleaning Science) and GT Cleaning Machines are proudly sponsoring the National MyCleaning Awards. There are sponsorship opportunities still available to those companies wishing to show support for these unsung healthcare heroes. A sponsorship pack is available by emailing: marketing@globalviewsystems.co.uk.

ISS to Sponsor MyPorter Awards 2024

The annual MyPorter Awards, in support of Porters and Portering Teams within healthcare, will this year 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.

The awards, launched back in 2020 and now in it’s fourth year, aims to shine a spotlight on the great work portering teams do day in, day out, with last years’ winning team featured on Sky News’ Kay Burley Show – raising the profile of a sometimes thankless profession.

The day isn’t all about the glitz of an awards ceremony, with the full event in association with NHS England seeing a live conference, allowing those in attendance to learn about important topics and advances within portering from a plethora of guests and sources, giving them the opportunity to take that knowledge back to their own Trusts. There is also a live panel, so guests can raise questions and queries to those key decision makers and those who have been carefully selected to share best practice. The MyPorter Awards is a day of education and celebration.

Donna Brown, MD for Healthcare at ISS, said: “At ISS, we know how integral our hospital porters are to the flow and function of the NHS hospitals we serve. They have a direct, positive impact on the hospital’s successful performance, and play a critical part in shaping patient experience as a welcoming face at both the start and end of a hospital visit. That’s why I’m delighted that ISS is sponsoring the MyPorter Awards, recognising excellence among porters across the country and celebrating the work they do to keep our health service running smoothly.”

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

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

Entries are open now and open to anyone within portering in UK healthcare – whether that’s NHS or otherwise, and there is an International Porter of The Year award category for those worldwide who wish to enter.

To learn more about ISS and their services, please visit:

https://www.issworld.com/

To Enter the awards, you can do so, here:

https://www.myporterlogistics.com/