This year’s event was a great success and we look forward to next year’s event. Please use the buttons above to see the winners, nominees and photos from this year’s awards and the links below to get in touch with our generous sponsors – we really couldn’t make the event happen without them!

Thank you to our Care Awards Sponsors

We are incredibly grateful to all our sponsors for supporting the BCA Care Awards 2025. Their generosity helps us celebrate the outstanding dedication and achievements of those working in adult social care across Berkshire.

Their support makes this special event possible – thank you for helping us shine a light on the people who make a real difference every day.

Howden

Howden

Long Service Award Sponsor

Howden are proud to be a sponsor at this year’s awards, celebrating excellence across the industry.  As specialist insurance brokers dedicated to the care sector, we understand that every provider is unique. That is why we tailor cover to match each client’s services and risk appetite.  It is an honour to support this vital work through our partnership with the association.  We are committed to backing both regional care associations and national bodies like the National Care Association and The Outstanding Society.  Together, we recognise and support those who deliver outstanding care every day. Congratulations to all the finalists – your work is truly inspiring.
South East Social Care Alliance (SESCA)

South East Social Care Alliance (SESCA)

International Recruitment Award Sponsor

SESCA is delighted to be supporting the Berkshire Care Awards to highlight and celebrate the contribution that international recruits can make to our services and particularly the good practice that exists in many care services who are recruiting overseas workers to help those people settle and adapt to living and working in England.
SparkCare

SparkCare

Care Team Award Sponsor

We’re Proud to Sponsor the Berkshire Care Awards 2024 🌟

At Spark Care, we’re passionate about shining a light on the incredible people working across the care sector – the unsung heroes who go above and beyond every single day.

That’s why we’re absolutely thrilled to be sponsoring this year’s Berkshire Care Awards, hosted by the brilliant team at Berkshire Care Association.

These awards celebrate the heart and soul of care in the region – from frontline carers delivering compassionate support, to the managers, chefs, housekeepers and teams who make care homes and domiciliary care services truly special places.

As champions of care technology, we see first-hand how innovation and dedication come together to improve lives – and these awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise and reward that commitment.

We’re proud to stand alongside so many inspiring individuals and organisations, and can’t wait to celebrate with you all in November.

✨ Here’s to the magic of care, and those who make it happen.

Wokingham Borough Council

Wokingham Borough Council

Care Service Recognition Award

Wokingham Borough Council are privileged to support the Berkshire Care Awards, celebrating the remarkable dedication of care workers in Wokingham and across Berkshire.

We recognise that every care worker, whether nominated or not, is dedicated to the profession and will make a significant contribution to enhancing people’s lives every single day.  Thank you for your selfless dedication and everything you do.

Coolcare

Coolcare

The home of efficient care home management
Every care home business is unique. We understand that. CoolCare4 is designed by experts who know how care home users need their software to work. As a result, our system is simple and intuitive with helpful functions, which fit seamlessly into the operation of your care home.
Software features include all core aspects of care home business
admin. From occupancy management to time and attendance, rostering and invoicing, CoolCare does it.
CareLineLive

CareLineLive

ABOUT CARELINELIVE

CareLineLive’s award-winning home care management software helps providers save time, cut costs and focus on delivering quality care. Our cloud-based system streamlines rostering, payroll and compliance, reducing paperwork so carers can spend more time with clients. As an NHS-assured supplier, CareLineLive includes GP Connect integration at no extra cost.

We’re also proud to sponsor the Berkshire Care Awards and have become a partner this year, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the care sector.

With stress-free onboarding and expert support, we’re here to help every step of the way. Less admin, more time to care.

Fulcrum Care

Fulcrum Care

We’re thrilled to be the sponsors of the Berkshire Care Awards—an event that shines a well-deserved spotlight on the dedication, resilience, and excellence within our care sector. It’s an honour to celebrate the individuals and teams making a true difference in people’s lives. At Fulcrum Care, we’re proud to stand alongside them, supporting care providers across the UK with expert consultancy, inspection support, and strategic guidance to raise standards and deliver outstanding care.

AEB Social Care

AEB Social Care

AEB Social Care is a training and consultancy support provider supporting care providers across Berkshire and beyond. We provide specialist Safeguarding and Mental Capacity training and support. As a company AEB Social Care is proud to sponsor the inaugural Berkshire Care Awards and it provides a great opportunity to showcase the excellent work going on in adult social care services across the county and to celebrate the work that care and support staff do each and every day to enable people to live the life they choose.
Checkout

Checkout

Checkout Superstore is a family run business in the heart of Slough, that sell a huge variety of goods. At Checkout, we value the outstanding work the care community do, and the BCA Awards are a fantastic way to recognise the wonderful people who are involved in it. We feel privileged to support these celebrations.
Citation

Citation

We’re delighted to be sponsoring the BCA Awards 2025! We have over 20 years of experience providing Employment Law and HR, Health & Safety and regulatory compliance support to businesses in the care sector, so we’re no stranger to the very specific pressures you face. That’s why we’re delighted to support such a great event that celebrates the incredible commitment that those in the sector make to providing a great service.

About the Awards

The BCA Care Awards are a celebration of Excellence across all CQC registered Adult Social Care services in Berkshire.

Whether directly involved in care or ensuring a service runs smoothly behind the scenes, we want to recognise and promote the best practice, care and dedication that staff provide to the people they support.

We welcome nominations from colleagues, managers, service users and their family and friends.

Please promote the Awards in your service by downloading the Care Awards poster at the top of the page and sharing with your teams

Who should I nominate?

Any person working for a CQC registered provider in Berkshire can be nominated and we have a category to cover everyone – whether that person is directly delivering care or working behind the scenes to keep the service running smoothly. If someone you know is making a difference to the people being cared for in the their workplace then submit your nomination today!

 

About the Day

This year’s awards are being held at Windsor Racecourse on Thursday 15th May from 1 – 4pm.

There will be a buffet lunch, following this the presentation of the Awards will take place.

The afternoon will be an opportunity to recognise the positive impact of all of those working in care across Berkshire and to celebrate all of our deserving winners.

A limited number of tickets are available now, email awards@berkscare.co.uk to reserve your place.

 

What should I include in my nomination?

To give the person you are nominating the best chance of success try to give information that is relevant to the bullet points in their category. Giving real life examples of things they have done that make them a deserving winner will help the judges to get a good picture of the nominee.