The Compassion in Action Award

This award recognises a team that showed outstanding compassion and care. They supported patients not just with treatment, but with kindness and comfort - creating a positive, healing experience for patients and families.

The Valuing People Award 

This award recognises a team who made a real difference by creating a positive and supportive place to work. They helped others grow, feel included and succeed - encouraging learning, teamwork and improvement through everyday actions and words.

The Innovation and Improvement Award

This award recognises a team who came together to make a real difference through new ideas, creative thinking, and smarter ways of working. They introduced or improved something that helped patients, supported colleagues, or made services better. Their work shows what’s possible when we think differently, work together, and take action to improve care or how we deliver it.

The Partnership in Practice Award

This award recognises a team who worked in true partnership with others to achieve shared goals. Whether across DHU, with system partners, or further afield, they built strong relationships that made care better. Their collaboration helped deliver new or improved services, supported better health and wellbeing, or helped prevent ill health for the people we serve.

The Community Champion Award

This award recognises an individual or group of colleagues who have shown outstanding citizenship through their actions - making a positive difference to people, communities, or the environment. Whether through volunteering, fundraising, advocacy, or community projects, they lead by example and inspire others to get involved. Their work reflects DHU’s commitment to social responsibility and the impact we can have beyond our day jobs.

The CARE Impact Award (x4) 

This award recognises a team who made a meaningful and lasting difference by living our CARE values - Compassionate, Accomplished, Respectful, and Encouraging - in everything they did. Whether working in NHS 111, urgent and emergency care, primary care or corporate services, this team delivered excellence despite challenge, change, or pressure.

The #YouMatter Award

This award recognises a team or individual who has gone above and beyond to create a culture where everyone feels seen, heard and valued - no matter their background, identity, or role. This award reflects our belief that every person matters - and everyone has a part to play in making DHU a fairer, more inclusive place to work and receive care.

The Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award celebrates a colleague who is early in their career at DHU (one-three years), but already making a big impact. They bring energy, curiosity, and a positive attitude. They’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and always looking for ways to grow.

The Inspiring Leadership Award

This award shines a spotlight on someone whose leadership truly makes a difference. They may be a colleague, line manager, or leader - but what matters most is how they show up. Through their words, actions, and attitude, they bring out the best in others.

The Team Spirit Award

Chosen by our Staff Forum, this award celebrates a team who truly captures the spirit of DHU.

The Chair’s Collective Brilliance Award

Presented by the Chair of DHU Healthcare, this award celebrates a team whose unity, vision and values have created something truly exceptional.