Care Manager / Leader of the Year Award
Celebrating excellence in care leadership
This award recognises an outstanding care leader who demonstrates strong, dynamic and values-driven leadership. The individual will inspire their team, drive positive change and deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
The nominee will be a visible and credible leader—someone who leads by example, fosters a positive culture, and has successfully driven innovation and improvement within their organisation. Nominations are welcomed from colleagues, people who use services, families and other professionals.
Criteria
The nominee must demonstrate:
- Acts as an excellent role model, setting high standards for others
- Strong leadership and management skills, with a clear commitment to person-centred care
- Supports and develops colleagues, creating a positive and inclusive working environment
- Understands and promotes the emotional, physical, psychological and social wellbeing of those supported
- Makes confident, strategic decisions that support service improvement and organisational growth
- Effectively leads through change, including the implementation of evolving social care policy
- Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in complex environments
- Shows commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical practice
- Fosters a culture of learning, support and continuous improvement within the service
- Builds strong, trusted relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partners
- Inspires collaboration, innovation and shared purpose across the team
Eligibility
- Open to leaders across all areas of care, including managers, owners, directors and executives
- Applicable to residential, domiciliary, supported living and specialist services
- Ideally a minimum of two years in a leadership role
- Must lead a service rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
Submission Requirements
- Nominations must not exceed 500 words
- Completed forms should be submitted to Administrator@espic.co.uk
How it Works
Nominations will be reviewed by an independent Awards Panel.
The panel will shortlist three finalists. One winner and two highly commended awards will be announced on the night. In the event of a tie, the Head Judge will have the casting vote.
All nominators will be informed of the outcome.
The Awards Panel is made up of three independent judges.