Celebrating our High Achieving Members

Hales Group Awards 2026 Finalists Announced

After receiving more than 400 nominations from colleagues, clients and service users across the organisation, Hales Group is proud to announce the finalists for the Hales Group Awards 2026.

The awards celebrate individuals and teams who consistently go above and beyond, making a meaningful difference while embodying the organisation’s values across both Hales Homecare and Hales Jobs.

This year’s response has been the biggest yet, with nominations highlighting stories of compassion, dedication, leadership, teamwork and outstanding support across the Group.

All entries were carefully reviewed by an independent judging panel, who faced the difficult task of shortlisting finalists from an incredibly strong pool of nominations.

• Adele Wilkinson, Care Worker – Leeds Homecare
• Lacey Lazell, Care Worker – Wickford Homecare
• Maria Barrie, Care Worker – Hull Homecare

• Chloe Clarke, Care Coordinator – Leeds Homecare
• Gemma Havelock, Care Coordinator – Ipswich Homecare
• Stevie-Mae Dalton, Care Coordinator – Grimsby Homecare

• Alice Crowther-Holsey, Principal Consultant – Bury St Edmunds Recruitment
• Macy Stevens, Recruitment Consultant – Lowestoft Recruitment
• Magdalena Parczewska, Account Manager – Diss Recruitment 

• Emma Eaglen, Business Manager – Letchworth Recruitment 
• Hannah Bretton, Recruitment Consultant – Lowestoft  Recruitment 
• Janine Broughton, Principal Consultant – Bury St Edmunds Recruitment 

• Alex Capps, Business Manager – Lowestoft  Recruitment
• Charlotte Romer, Business Manager – Bury St Edmunds Recruitment
• Marilyn Lazell, Registered Manager – Essex Homecare
• Shelly Beech, Registered Manager – Sheffield Homecare

• Lesley Boyle, Credit Controller
• Tayla Clarke, HR Specialist (Health, Safety and Wellbeing)
• Clare Morrison, PA to Directors/Operations Support

• Scarlett Rzeczycki, Recruitment Resourcer – Bury St Edmunds Recruitment
• Symphorosa Ketchem, Care Worker – Peterborough Homecare
• James Cairns, Regional Recruiter – Central Homecare Team

• Letchworth, Recruitment
• People Services Team (HR, Marketing & IT)
• Homecare Central Quality Team
• Parkside Court Extra Care
• North East Region, Homecare

• John Ipuole Ogbudu, Care Worker – Leeds Homecare
• Rebecca Bunyan-Terry, Care Manager – Cornell Court Extra Care
• Saraj Ahmad, Quality Assurance Officer – Peterborough Homecare
• Suwebatu Thahiru Yunusa, Care Worker – Montbazon Court Extra Care

The Hales Group Awards recognise the people behind the group’s success, from frontline care and recruitment teams to supporting departments and leaders who make a positive impact every day. Congratulations to all finalists, and thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and helped recognise the incredible people across Hales Group.

Radfield Home care Liverpool North/Sefton & Ormskirk support Special Recognition Award Presented to Karen Berry for Outstanding Contribution to Independent retirement Living

A special award presentation took place today at The Fountains Independent Retirement Living in Ormskirk, recognising House Manager Karen Berry for her outstanding contribution and dedication to supporting residents to live independently within their community.

The award was proudly presented by the Mayor of West Lancashire, Anne Fennell, during a heartwarming celebration attended by residents, guests, and community partners. Residents at The Fountains spoke highly of Karen, praising her for consistently going above and beyond in her role and creating a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone living within the development. Many residents commented that they “would not want to live anywhere else” thanks to the care, encouragement, and sense of community Karen helps to provide every day.

Guests enjoyed a beautiful afternoon tea celebration with a selection of cakes kindly supported by Mr Thompson Bakery in Ormskirk, alongside teas, coffees, and a welcome glass of Prosecco. Radfield Home Care also expressed pride in supporting FirstPort independent retirement living establishments like the fountains across Ormskirk, Crosby, Southport, Birkdale and Formby through regular community outings, coach trips, and social engagement activities that promote independence, wellbeing, and enriched lifestyles while living independently at home.

Speaking during the event, Karen Berry thanked residents, colleagues, guests and Redfield home care for their support and shared an emotional message with attendees:

“Thank you everyone. I enjoy working here at The Fountains, but most of all it is wonderful seeing you all living together happily, healthy, feeling safe and living independently within our own community.”

The event highlighted the importance of community spirit, independence, and the positive impact dedicated individuals like house manager Karen Berry have on the lives of residents every day who live at independent retirement living establishments. Radfield Home care continue to support independent retirement living establishments who enjoy their independence and daily lifestyles.