Hampshire Hospitals People Awards 2026: shortlist revealed

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has announced the shortlist for its 2026 Hampshire Hospitals People Awards, now in their fourth year and celebrating staff at hospitals in Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover.

This year, a record-breaking 904 nominations were received across 13 award categories, with entries coming from patients, members of the public and colleagues.

904 nominations were received from patients, members of the public and colleagues. (Image: Hampshire Hospitals)

Sue Harriman, chief executive at HHFT, said: "Receiving more than 900 nominations for this year’s People Awards is truly amazing and reflects the difference our colleagues make to patients, their loved ones, and our communities every day.

"Reading through the nominations has been really inspiring and the stories shared are a powerful reminder of the compassion, kindness, dedication, and teamwork shown across Hampshire Hospitals, and of the extraordinary people we are fortunate to have working here.

"Congratulations to everyone who was nominated, and especially to those who have been shortlisted.

"We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and look forward to celebrating their contributions at our special People Awards ceremony later this year."

The awards recognise a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff across the trust.

The awards run annually and honour the extraordinary efforts of staff across the trust’s hospitals. (Image: Hampshire Hospitals)

Hampshire Hospitals People Awards shortlist:

• ICARE Award – Corporate: Mark Nicholson, Suthang Daniel (Noy), Naomi Plank, Health4Work Admin Team.
• ICARE Award – Family and Clinical Support Services: Favour Asamundo, David Markuss, Adult and Paediatric Safeguarding Team, Phlebotomy Team.
• ICARE Award – Medicine: Ahmed Elsandouby, Jon Mason, F1 Team, CCU/Cardiology Team.
• ICARE Award – Surgery: Victoria Jones, Heather Manning, Callum Pease, Haematology, Oncology, Greenham and Nick Jonas Teams.
• Chief Executive Award: Karen Cole, Niru Ghale, Zameer Leghari, Raewyn Twaddle.
  Collaboration Award: Miranda Chubb, Complex Discharge Team, Acute Oncology Team, Katy Terise.
• Inclusivity Award: Karen Bangs, Christina Kirby, Rachel Stoodley, Acute Physiotherapy Team.
• Innovation Award: James Freeburn, Head Chefs, Hannah Stephen, Sustainability Team.
• Leadership Award: Leena Baptista, Daniel Freeman, Robert Strachan, Claire Townsend.
• Lifetime Contribution: Karen Cole, Howard Simpson, Jane Spenceley, Claire Townsend, Ruth Vince.
• Patient Care and Experience Award: Jagrati Chopra, Lucinda Wingate-Saul, Myeloma Team, Maggie Jilbert-Watkins, Julian Zoella.
• Rising Star: Niru Ghale, Charley Thompson, Daisy Triner, Eleanor Wong.
• WOW of WOW’s: Anya Collyer, Padma Pun, John Scott, Children’s Community Team.

The awards ceremony will take place this autumn.

The event is funded by Hampshire Hospitals Charity, which provides support to patients, staff and volunteers across the trust.

The charity is inviting members of the public to get involved or consider sponsoring this year’s awards.