Last Friday, we came together to celebrate the dedication of our colleagues and volunteers, with over 200 nominations highlighting your outstanding contributions. The event recognised the individuals and teams who make a real difference to patients, colleagues and visitors every day.
This edition of Proud News is dedicated to all our winners and nominees. Congratulations to all nominees and finalists – you truly embody our hospital’s spirit of care and commitment.
Our sincere thanks to the sponsors for making the evening possible, and to Stephanie Hirst for once again being a fantastic host. It really was a night to remember.
Emma Parkes
Director of Communications
To help ensure future celebrations continue to be a success, we’d like your feedback. If you came along to the awards, please take a moment to fill out our Heart Awards survey.
InnovationandQIAward WINNERS 2025
This award celebrates innovative ideas benefiting patients, families, staff, or the Hospital - new ideas enhancing patient care, whether through innovative processes, digital technology, or other means. It can involve new or newly applied ideas.
Shortlistedinthiscategory
Antony Byram Emergency Department Nursing Team
ichelle Evans and the tient Experience Team
WINNERS 2025
EmergencyDepartmentNursingTeam
“It was great to receive the heart award; it’s a true testament to the dedication and hard work of the ED nursing team, and the focus they all share on delivering quality nursing care regardless of the demands ED has daily”
Matron Hannah Ryan
This award recognises stand-out individuals or teams working for Barnsley Facilities Services (BFS) who have a proven record of going the extra mile, living the Trust values, and providing a first class service to BFS customers.
Shortlistedinthiscategory
Portering team
Linen Room a Corbridge
WINNERS 2025
LinenRoom
The team in the linen room often go unrecognised. Throughout Covid, they worked tirelessly to create safe, homemade PPE for staff on the frontline. They make sure our patients have all they need to be kept clean and warm throughout cold winters.
CharityAward WINNERS 2025
This award recognises staff members who have supported Barnsley Hospital Charity, its appeals or events, either through fundraising, volunteering or other general support.
Shortlistedinthiscategory
Barnsley Hospital Volunteers
uke Callaghan
Michelle Young and skydiving team for Rainbow Room
WINNERS 2025
MichelleYoungandskydivingteam forRainbowRoom
Lead Midwife for Bereavement services Michelle rallied a team of eight including herself to take on a daring skydive, and collectively they raised nearly £8,000! This included colleagues and family members who had lost a baby themselves. The funding will provide lasting comfort for grieving families.
IndividualOutstanding Achievement(Clinical)Award
This award recognises a member of clinical staff who, through excellent leadership skills, has inspired a change in order to achieve higher standards or make significant improvements for patients. This could be demonstrating excellence and passion in a specific field, transforming service delivery or acting as a role model or mentor.
Shortlistedinthiscategory
Kerry Darnbrough
Lisa Mason
Lisa Wood
I feel very lucky to have even been nominated. It was a wonderful night and I was blown away by the stories of all the amazing people working at Barnsley Hospital.
WINNER 2025
LisaMason
Lisa exemplifies the Trust’s values through her unwavering dedication to patient care, teamwork, and a positive working environment. As a Band 2, she consistently goes above and beyond – supporting women, colleagues, visitors, and the wider team with compassion and professionalism. Her enthusiasm and commitment to high standards are regularly praised by peers. Though modest about her abilities, Lisa is a dependable team player who rises to challenges and provides vital support in emergencies. Always eager to learn and grow, her daily contributions have a lasting impact. Recognition would mean a great deal to all who benefit from her presence.
This award recognises a member of non-clinical staff who, through excellent leadership skills, has inspired a change in order to achieve higher standards or make significant improvements for patients.
Shortlistedinthiscategory
Ahmed Adam s Mason orraine Bates
WINNER 2025
FlissMason
“I’m so proud to have received a Heart Award! I’m part of a fantastic Finance team and I love working for BFS and with the wider Trust team. I feel really lucky to be working with such great colleagues every day!”
Fliss Mason
PatientCareAward
This award recognises an individual or team who has gone above and beyond to put patient care first – whether through system improvements, new procedures, or sharing knowledge to raise care standards.
Shortlistedinthiscategory
Jane Parker and the Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist Team
Led by Jane, the team provides holistic, patientcentered care for individuals with colorectal cancer and stomas. They prioritize personalized care plans, addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs, helping patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
PartnerAward WINNERS 2025
This award is for teams or individuals who have worked with external partners, in the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System, to achieve a shared goal for the benefit of our patients, staff, or beyond.
Shortlistedinthiscategory
Lindsay Horobin Safeguarding Team Staff Networks
WINNERS 2025
StaffNetworks
“What a fantastic achievement for all involved with the networks. So proud of everyone who made it happen”
LGBTQ+ Network Chair Iain
Woodrow
“This recognition is not only welldeserved, but also a clear reflection of the value and impact that our staff networks bring to the organisation.”
Equality Diversity & Inclusion Lead
Roya Pourali
“We have won the Heart Award, and it's a perfect celebration for the Staff Network Day”
Race Equality Inclusion Network Chair Dr Rajeev Gupta
PatientChoice WINNERS 2025
Patients (or their representatives) may nominate any individual or team of their choice who they feel has made an exceptional effort to give them the best possible care or experience during their time under the hospital’s care.
Shortlistedinthiscategory
Angela Taylor
Craig Jones
matios Oikonomou
WINNER 2025
AngelaTaylor
From Angela’s nomination...
I would like to nominate Angela Taylor for a Heart Award in recognition of her extraordinary care and compassion during a very difficult time for our family.
On the night of Friday 7th June 2024, Angela was one of the night staff providing excellent care to our granddaughter, who was 12 years old and battling a terminal illness. Angela went above and beyond.
Angela’s dedication, empathy, and kindness provided much-needed comfort to parents, grandparents, and the medical team. Her actions were truly remarkable, and we believe she deserves official recognition for her selfless commitment to care.
TeamOutstandingAchievement (Clinical)Award
This award is for the clinical team that has demonstrated their ability to deliver clear benefits to the Trust’s service provision and performance through working together effectively and efficiently.
Shortlistedinthiscategory
Acorn Rehabilitation Unit
WINNERS 2025
HealthyLivesteam
The Healthy Lives Team, consisting of the Alcohol Care Team (ACT), Tobacco Quit Team, and Early Help Team, is dedicated to improving patient health and well-being across the hospital. The Healthy Lives Team's dedication, innovation, and patient-centered approach make them deserving of this award for their significant impact on patient outcomes.
TeamOutstandingAchievement (Non-clinical)Award
This award is for the nonclinical team that’s demonstrated their ability to deliver clear benefits to the Trust’s service provision, and performance through working together effectively and efficiently.
Shortlistedinthiscategory
Barnsley Hospital Volunteers
Breast Care CNS*
Portering team
WINNERS 2025
BarnsleyHospitalVolunteers
The Barnsley Hospital Volunteer team is an invaluable asset, offering dedicated support to patients, staff, and visitors. Their roles range from assisting confused patients and serving meals to supporting pharmacy staff and working long hours in the coffee shop. The volunteers treat everyone with respect, dignity, and sensitivity, and are always approachable, ready to engage with a friendly conversation. Their tireless efforts ensure a positive environment for patients and staff, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere across the hospital. The volunteers play a crucial role in creating a positive experience for everyone and are essential to the hospital’s success. Their hard work and commitment make them a key part of what makes Barnsley Hospital a positive place.
Volunteeroftheyear WINNERS 2025
This award recognises a member of non-clinical staff who, through excellent leadership skills, has inspired a change in order to achieve higher standards or make significant improvements for patients.
Shortlistedinthiscategory
Janet Curry er Whitaker a Cooper
“I feel very honoured and so grateful for my award. I loved reading all the lovely comments that people wrote on Facebook congratulating me. Thank you to whoever nominated me.”
WINNER 2025
JanetCurry
Janet Curry, a dedicated volunteer at the Outpatients coffee shop, is known for her warmth, kindness, and commitment to patients, staff, and visitors. She always goes the extra mile with a smile, making everyone feel welcome. Her compassion, respect, and good humour uplift those around her especially individuals facing anxiety or depression. Janet embodies the Trust’s values through her daily actions and tireless support. Her presence makes a real difference, creating a comforting environment for all. Janet is a valued member of the Volunteer service and richly deserves recognition for her outstanding contributions.
WINNERS 2025
Governors’Award TheVolunteersTeam
“Myself and the Patient Experience Team are so very proud of the Volunteer Team for all they do. They truly deserve the recognition of being awarded with both the Outstanding Team (non-clinical) and the Governors Award. This amazing group of people aren’t just a team, they’re a family who work incredibly hard to support staff, patients and visitors and we’re all celebrating their dedication and achievement” Volunteers Coordinator Kayleigh Bradwell
Chair’sAward TheHealthyLivesTeam WINNERS 2025
“We are all over the moon to have won not 1 but 2 awards. Being recognised for the work we do is amazing, for such small teams, they have huge impacts on patients health and having this recognised really has made us feel the work we do is important and valued, and more importantly part of hospital care.“
Healthy Lives Service Manager Ben Dockerill
WINNERS 2025
ChiefExecutiveAward ThePorteringTeam
“A simple thank you from me and an incredible show of gratitude from the Portering Team. We’re humbled to now believe we are worthy of recognition for all our hard work. We appreciate the merit awarded to us and take pride in our achievement to top all others in the top award ‘Chief Executive Award’. “Our aim is to make excellence a habit”!
