The Carers UK Awards is a celebration of remarkable individuals and organisations across the UK who make life better for unpaid carers.
Every day, millions of people dedicate their time and energy to caring for friends and family, often without recognition or support. These awards honour those who go above and beyond, whether through caring, campaigning, volunteering, or workplace initiatives to create a more inclusive and supportive society for carers.
Together, let's shine a light on the incredible work being done to support unpaid carers across the UK.
Awards and finalists
There are 10 award categories covering both community and workplaces. You can find more information about each of the awards, the five finalists in each category below. Congratulations to all of our finalists.
Community awards
The Carer of the Year award will recognise a current carer, who in the last 12 months can demonstrate exceptional dedication in their caring role and the positive impact that this has had.
Finalists
- Amy Rutter
- Amy Elizabeth
- Natasha McClelland
- Rakeeb Yousuf
- Tracey Henry
The Community Group award is for a local group, providing practical and accessible support to their community of carers.
Finalists
- City Carers Community
- Stronger Together Carers
- The Lodge Carers
- We Are All One Carers Support Group, Doncaster
- Young at Heart ULO CIC
The Community Volunteer award will be presented to a current carer, former carer or carer ally, who through their volunteering activities in the last 12 months has used innovative approaches to raise awareness of caring and connect carers with vital support.
Finalists
- Alison Birket
- Carol Wheeler
- Halimo Jama
- Neil Joesbury
- Valerie Cumming Newell
The Individual Campaigner award will be presented to a current carer, former carer, or carer ally, who in the last 12 months has campaigned to improve the lives of carers.
Finalists
- Carolynne Hunter
- Janice Clark
- Jemma Walker
- Marie McGinn
- Tracey Henry
The Outstanding Carer Service award will be presented to an organisation/provider that delivers a comprehensive service on a local or national level.
Finalists
- Clanrye Group
- Fife Carers Centre
- Forward Carers
- Newcastle Carers
- Unity Enterprise
The Standout Campaign for Carers award is for a specific campaign, in the last 12 months, focusing on carers and that has specifically benefitted carers, for example, increasing the identification or recognition of carers.
Finalists
- Ellie's Fight For Freedom
- Invisible Army CIC
- MullenLowe
- South Ayrshire HSCP
- Specsavers
Workplace awards
This award will recognise an Exceptional Carers Network that embeds the lived experience of carers into their activity and strategy and has a clear focus and objective.
Finalists
- Aviva
- Bailie Gifford
- Bank of England
- Kantar
- Turning Point Scotland
The Inspiring Leader award will be presented to a senior leader within an organisation (eg Chief Officer, Director, Head of) who champions carers internally and externally and uses their voice to promote and support carers and caring issues.
Finalists
- Alan McLaughlin, Centrica
- Angela Gibson, TSB
- Asher Ayres, N-Compass
- Claire Pickthall, Sainsbury’s
- Rachel Pears, RPC Legal
This award will recognise a Transformational Employer who is an ambassador for carers internally and embeds the lived experience of carers in everything that they do.
Finalists
- Centrica
- DWP
- Phoenix Group
- Renfrewshire Council
- TSB
The Workplace Champion award will be presented to an employee who, at any level in their organisation, can show that they have gone above and beyond to raise awareness and tackle stigma of carers and caring issues in their workplace.
Finalists
- Louise Flynn, Cardiff Council
- Natalie Quilter, Hyde Housing
- Sharon Devey, DWP
- Sheena Goodey, Carers First
- Zara Inkster, TSB
You can read about the nomination process and other FAQ’s on the entry guidelines page.
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