Hundreds tuned into the online ceremony which was live streamed on Facebook this evening. The awards, that champion teams and individuals that have gone above and beyond the call of duty during the Covid pandemic, were presented by Dr Hilary Jones MBE. After the ceremony he said: “It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to be able to host the awards. “This year perhaps more than any other it is time to recognise and celebrate the outstanding and magnificent work of all health and social care workers during the pandemic. “I am in awe of all they have achieved and the country owes them a massive debt of gratitude.”
Hundreds tuned into the online ceremony which was live streamed on Facebook this evening. The awards, that champion teams and individuals that have gone above and beyond the call of duty during the Covid pandemic, were presented by Dr Hilary Jones MBE. After the ceremony he said: “It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to be able to host the awards. “This year perhaps more than any other it is time to recognise and celebrate the outstanding and magnificent work of all health and social care workers during the pandemic. “I am in awe of all they have achieved and the country owes them a massive debt of gratitude.”
It’s time to meet the unsung heroes hoping to be crowned winners in the Swindon and Wiltshire Health & Care Awards 2021. As we wait with bated breath for the winners to be announced on May 27, each week in the lead-up to our virtual awards ceremony we’ll shine a light on the finalists vying for the top spot in four different categories - starting today with the Care Hero Award, Adolescent & Childcare Award, Mental Health Award and Volunteer of the Year Award. From frontline workers and nurses to mental health professionals and community stalwarts, scores of locals who showed themselves to be exceptional in the midst of the Covid crisis were put forward for the Care Hero Award.