A night to remember at the Lincolnshire Care Awards 2025!
Social care heroes working across Lincolnshire were celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony last week.
Broadcaster and presenter Melvyn Prior hosted the event on March 26, which was organised by the Lincolnshire Care Association (LinCA), at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lincoln.
Winners and highly commended nominees were announced across 13 categories, and there was also a LinCA Chair's Special Recognition Award.
This year’s award was presented to Barry Earnshaw of Home From Home Care, the previous Chair of LinCA, and the award will be renamed in his honour from now on.
Nominations for all the other awards were open to care organisations, employers, colleagues, service users and friends and family. They were shortlisted before a judging panel decided the winners and highly commended for each category.
“Thanks to everyone who nominated their Lincolnshire care heroes and to the fantastic behind-the-scenes team who put the event together in such seamless fashion,” said Melanie Weatherley MBE, Chair of the Lincolnshire Care Association.
“Thanks also to our sponsors, presenters and guest judges, without whom we simply wouldn’t be able to deliver such an amazing event. Your dedication, support and commitment make all the difference – so a heartfelt thank you from all of us. “It was an honour to witness the outstanding work happening across Lincolnshire, much of which often goes unseen. We are truly inspired by the passion and care shown within our social care community!”
Award winners included: Behind the Scenes - Tony Crofts (Tanglewood, Coningsby) highly commended. Care Home Registered manager - George Lorrenti (Old Hall, Billingborough) winner and Gemma Woodcock (Home From Home, Dorrington) winner. Care home cook/chef - Michael Huckstepp (Lincolnshire County Council), Tony Crofts (Home From Home Care) highly commended, Kayleigh Hawes (Scott) (Old Hall, Billingborough) highly commended. Community Care - Mathew Davy (Old Hall, Billingborough) winner. Workforce Development - Damian Taylor-Martinez (Walnut Care, Boston) winner. Frontline Leader - Charlie Taylor (Walnut Care, Boston) winner, Neil Martin (Old Hall, Billingborough) highly commended. Rising Star - Mia Kruger (Home From Care) highly commended, Riley Watts (Homr From Home Care) highly commended
Nominations for the 2026 Care Awards will open at the LinCA Conference on July 15, 2026.
Lincolnshire Care Association is a not-for-profit organisation supporting adult care providers of domiciliary care, end of life care, learning disabilities, mental health, nursing homes, residential care homes, and supported living within the independent and voluntary sectors in Lincolnshire.
LinCA supports its members to get their voices heard, both locally and nationally, helping to provide better care across Lincolnshire.
It plays a key role in promoting a positive image of the care sector, ensuring there is quality and choice in the provision of care services in Lincolnshire.
Find out more by visiting https://www.linca.org.uk/