The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has celebrated and recognised its amazing people and long-serving colleagues with a special awards ceremony this week.
The annual This is Us Awards ceremony, which encompasses the Our Amazing People Awards and the Long Service Awards, was hosted at The Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey on Tuesday, 26 November.
90 people were presented with certificates and a trophy to mark 20 years of service at PAHT, with a further 25 people presented with certificates and a trophy to mark 25 years of service at PAHT.
Recognised for 20 years of service were: Aaron Burgess, Alison Lawrence, Ana Fernandez, Anna-Marie Hayes, Anne Lambert, Barbara Sheridan, Bonny John, Carol Bellamy, Carol David, Colin Lovick, Daisy Philip, Dawn Savage, Deana Avellano, Deepamol Cruz, Douglas Thompson, Emma Davison, Frances Coster, Frances Lovell, Gigy Xavi, Gillian French, Husna Abdul, Jancy Thomas, Jasmina Simsek, Jean Muir, Jennifer Gumball, Jessey Mathew, Joy Kirby, Karen Baker, Kate Boxall, Khadeja Rasheed, Kierry Surridge, Kim Ball, Kim Fondoulakos, Leelamma Mathew, Leena George, Lisa Reid, Lisa Ereira, Lorna White, Lyn Duffy, Madhavi Saikumar, Margaret Wedge, Mary Sebastian, Mary Surendran, Mary Thomas, Michael Morgan, Michelle Grove, Mini Thomas, Mo Clarke, Nathaniel Castle, Neelam Mohie, Nicola Cox, Paula Etherington, Pranita Massey, Rachel Bell, Reena Jesudasan Israel, Richard Smith, Richard Morris, Rona Drumm, Rosemary Taylor, Ruby Vijo Varghese, Rupali Ronil Jadhav, Sally Smith, Samantha Welfare, Sarah Jones, Saritha Prathipati, Sarojini Jayaprakash, Shally Biju, Sheela Kuttappan, Sheetal Ram, Sheridan Lindsell, Sherin Paul, Sneha Sathiaraj, Sneha Sheena Rajkumar, Stephen Young, Steven Brandon, Sue Ellul, Sujana Jeganathan, Sunitha Mathew, Suresh Venkatesh, Susan Sajit Abraham, Tenzin Paldon, Tina McLeod, Tina White, Toni Wright, Tracey White, Trudy Lea, Usha Baddipudi, Varsha Dhawale, Victoria Taylor and Victoria Churchill.
Celebrating 25 years of service were: Alan Dixon, Alison Findlay, Amanda Ingram, Amanda Taylor, Bibi Forman, Claire Jakes, Gail De Souza, Gayne Purser, Geraldine Kennedy, Heather Purton, Ina Page, Joanne Groarke, Julie Corr, Kim Lewis, Lynn Braddick, Naomi Woodington, Natalie Gray, Nicola Ramm, Paula Howland, Paula Ogden, Sarah Steel, Susan Piercy, Tony Plumb, Triena Longman, and Vicky Smith.
For the Our Amazing People Awards, 54 shortlisted nominees (from over 400 nominations received) were recognised across 13 award categories that included: Kindness Award; Safety Award; Speaking Up Award; Learning Award; Commitment Award; Improvement Award; Engagement Award; Inclusion Award; Teamwork Award; Managing for Excellence Award; Emerging Leader Award; Inspiring Leader Award; and a new award, the Patient Panel Champion Award.
Thom Lafferty, chief executive at PAHT, said: “The This is Us Awards were an opportunity to celebrate the heart of our organisation—our people.
“As someone who is new to the trust, I am overwhelmed by the warmth, dedication, and positivity from my new colleagues, which were reflected in the glowing citations for each award recipient.
“Our Long Service Awards honour those who exemplify loyalty and dedication, embodying a lifelong vocational calling that impacts lives every single day.
“Meanwhile, the Our Amazing People Awards spotlight extraordinary individuals who go above and beyond, recognised by their colleagues, patients, and loved ones for their outstanding contributions.
“For me, the NHS is more than a healthcare system; it’s a community of people who truly make it the nation’s most treasured institution. In times of rapid change and challenges, the resilience and adaptability of NHS staff continue to inspire. From navigating new technologies to embracing evolving healthcare models, our amazing people prove that nothing is beyond our reach.
“I’m extremely proud to be able to celebrate and appreciate the remarkable people who make the NHS and PAHT a beacon of care and compassion. Thank you for all you do to uphold our values every day.”
