The Lifetime Achievement Award
Ellie Walsh
"Has anyone ever been in a room with someone who knows as many people as this person? She is now on the path to full retirement and we know how much of a hole NAViGO will leave in her heart."
Finalists: Fran Allison and Suzanne Brown
CEO Star Team of the Year
Tukes
A special award, the winner of which was chosen on the night by our chief executive, Simon Beeton.
Chair's Star Individual of the Year
Dr Aarzoo Suman
A special award, the winner of which was chosen on the night by our chair, Jane Lewington.
Team of the Year
Rharian Fields
"This is a diverse team but one with the same goal at its heart – the wellbeing of our service users. They have faced a lot of challenges over the last couple of years but have smashed them all."
Finalists: Older People's Crisis Home Treatment Team and One Front Door
Unsung Hero of the Year
Cath McMain
"Since she’s been with NAViGO she has endeavoured to close the gap between the infrastructure and clinical teams through her presence in inpatient areas and the use of audits. She’s a friendly, open person and nothing is too much trouble for her."
Finalists: Laura Cawley and Leanna Grimes
Newcomer of the Year
Aimee Hobson
"In any crisis situation that she faces, she acts with professionalism and puts the service user at the heart of everything she does. She will always make sure that the service users get the right care and support that they need and will push until they do get it."
Finalists: Borwen Chitambria and Sarah Wicks
The Compassionate Care Award
Amanda Carroll
"She ensures the service users’ voice is heard, holding group or individual meetings on each of the units. Her attention to detail is amazing and she has received very positive feedback both internally and from external bodies who have complimented her on her notes and attention to detail. "
Finalists: Katie Ellis and Mellissa Robbins
Leader of the Year
Kath Afifi (collected on her behalf)
"She has worked so hard over the years and is driven to make better changes for the teams and their service users. She’ll take the time to listen to her staff and be open and honest, but most importantly she will always go to that extra length to make people’s workload seem more achievable."
Finalists: Hayley Ayers and Catherine Garnett
Innovator of the Year
Jo Keen
"Hitting the twenty-year mark in mental health services in 2023, Jo has always been at the heart of 'what makes us NAViGO'. An advocate for all that we stand for, she always says yes to any ask and takes the task on with unrivalled enthusiasm."
Finalists: Gary Bryars and Emma Gibney/Lisa Pennell
The Diversity and Inclusion Award
Susan Popoola
"Susan speaks on behalf of so many others on a daily basis. The team have observed her stand up and speak on behalf of others – not only on matters that are important to herself, but to those around her too."
Finalists: Joyce Arinze and Jolee Carrington
The Social Contribution Award
Charlotte Robinson
"To make sure Charlotte delivers everything into her role, she takes her time to listen to other staff in the areas she works in, as well as the service users. On top of her hard-working ethics, she is also a committed volunteer coastguard and has even featured on Blue Peter recently showcasing what the coastguard does."
Finalists: Lizzi Lamming and Claire Sheppard
The Development Award
Nathan Smith
"Nathan qualified as a mental health nurse in 2021. Since then, he’s gained a role in a development position as deputy clinical lead at Brocklesby Lodge. He’s showed determination in not only completing the development programme but excelling in every aspect of it."
Finalists: Amy Allington and Jessica Lea
The Get Up and Go Award
Nikki Cadman
"On a weekly basis, we remind Nikki to leave time between appointments so she can breathe, but she replies with “I just like getting people seen and supported”. She’s a pleasure to have on the team and we’re proud of how she’s ‘got up and gone’ with everything put in her way."
Finalists: Lisa Johnson and Gertrude Wadieh