Meet the Anchor colleagues crowned winners and highly commended at the Great British Care Awards regional finals

We are proud to announce that seven colleagues were crowned winners across the regional finals of the Great British Care Awards 2024, which recognises excellence across the care sector. 

The Great British Care Awards honour individuals who have gone the extra mile to help improve the lives of residents within their care.

Throughout November, regional finals were held across the UK, with the winners now advancing on to the national final at the ICC in Birmingham on March 14 2025.

Rob Martin, Anchor’s Managing Director of Care Services, said:

A massive congratulations to all our winners, alongside those who were also highly commended by the judges. They deserve all the plaudits, and it’s great to see their hard work and dedication being rewarded with such significant recognition. We’ll be rooting for all our Anchor colleagues at the national Great British Care Awards final in March.

Below are all of our colleagues who were crowned winners and highly commended by the judges: 

East of England

• Care Home Worker (Winner) - Rolando Jr Legaspi (Care Assistant, Blackbrook House, Essex)  

West Midlands

• Care Home Worker (Winner) - Heman Klyanga (Care Assistant, Godiva Lodge, Coventry)
• Care Home Activity Organiser (Highly Commended) - Maxine Mckinlay (Housekeeper, Warren Farm Lodge, Birmingham)

North East 

• Palliative Care (Winner) - Laura Erskine (Deputy Manager, The Manor House, Barnard Castle)
• Care Newcomer (Highly Commended) – John (Terry) Dixon (Care Assistant, Palmersdene, Jarrow)
• Registered Care Home Manager (Highly Commended) - Anne Dale (Home Manager, Elderwood, Darlington)  
•  Frontline Leader (Highly Commended) - Rachel Perry (Deputy Manager, Millbeck, Stockton-On-Tees)  

Yorkshire

• Outstanding Contribution (Winner) - Jill Wisemen (District Manager)  
• Care Home Registered Manager (Highly Commended) - Lucie Cerna (Home Manager, Beech Hall, Leeds) 

North West

• Ancillary Worker (Winner) - Jackie Baines (Administrator, Eric Morecambe House, Lancashire)  

South West

• Care Newcomer (Winner) - Nadyne Roberts (Care Assistant, Selkirk House, Plymouth)  

South East

• Care Home Activity Organiser (Highly Commended) - Lynne Shrubsall (Wellness Coordinator)  

East Midlands

• Ancillary Worker (Winner) - Jacqueline Kemp (Administrator, Overstone House, Northampton)
• Frontline Leader (Highly Commended) - Diana Przybysz (Team Leader, Glenvale Park, Wellingborough)  

At Anchor, we value our colleagues, who enrich the lives of older people with compassionate, person-centred care. Their dedication helps shape the quality care we provide every day, and we support them with competitive pay, including the Real Living Wage, and opportunities for growth.

We’re always seeking passionate individuals to join us, whether you’re new to care or experienced. At Anchor, you’ll find a rewarding career where you can make a real difference. For more information, visit here.