Celebrating Our Staff at the GOSH Annual Staff Awards

With 74 teams and 317 individuals nominated across 11 award categories, we reviewed nearly 400 nominations—each a testament to the outstanding work happening across our hospital.

The annual Staff Awards highlight the exceptional efforts of GOSH staff who have gone above and beyond over the past year. From championing sustainability to fostering inclusivity and showing unwavering commitment to patient care, these awards showcase the remarkable contributions shaping our hospital today and for the future.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the night so special. Whether you nominated a colleague, shared their story on camera, or cheered them on at the event, you played a crucial role in making the celebration unforgettable.

From the nearly 400 nominations, 33 individuals and teams were shortlisted. Leading up to the event, we captured their nominators’ heartfelt stories in a series of short films, showcasing why these colleagues’ deserved recognition. Their inspiring contributions were brought to life on the night, helping to highlight the incredible impact they’ve had to their peers.

Watch the films for each of the 11 award categories below:

Winner:

• Toby Hancock, nominated by Claire Williams, Head of Patient Experience and Engagement.

Shortlisted:

• Fleur Hambury
• Colin Clarke

Winner:

• Cardiac Transition Team, nominated by Paul Blackburn, Matron.

Shortlisted:

• Heather Parsons, Simon Hannam and the NICU team
• CNS Hypoglycaemia Team

Winner:

• Yamini Suyal, nominated by Andreas Marcou, Associate Director of HR and OD.

Shortlisted:

• Bradley Biel 
• Christine Morris 

Winner:

• Ashley Reid, nominated by a family member of a GOSH patient.

Shortlisted:

• Nikita Halai 
• Pam Watson 

Winner:

• Shiuli Ali, nominated by Cathy Roberts, Associate Director of Education.

Shortlisted:

• Charlotte Lau 
• Sarah Brazel-Terris 

Winner:

• Haematology / Oncology Research Delivery Group, nominated by Darren Hargrave, Consultant.

Shortlisted:

• CADET Trial team 
• Children’s Medicine Research and Innovation Centre

Winner:

• James Kiely and Rachel Naunton, nominated by Dawn Cutler, Principal Clinical Psychologist.

Shortlisted:

• Sustainable Medicine Team 
• Sustainable Travel Team 

Winner:

• Wendy Doyle, who received multiple nominations for this award from colleagues across the Trust.

Shortlisted:

• Steph Jinks 
• Elzbieta Wroblewska 

Winner:

• Louisa Hill, nominated by Sue Maillard, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist.

Shortlisted:

• Charlotte Green 
• Lucy Waller 

Winner:

• Anastasia Rousou, nominated by Shanice Williams, Senior Research Nurse.

Shortlisted:

• Abdulaziz Fatah 
• Sian Essex 

Winner:

• Eagle Ward, nominated by Claire Waller, Matron.

Shortlisted:

• Safari Day Care 
• CICU Family Liaison Team