Congratulations to all of the deserving Winners, Highly Commended and Nominees of the 2026 BCA Care Awards! Photographs of the day and a full list of people recognised are available below.
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.
Please use the links below to find out more about our sponsors.
Sponsors of the Christie & Co Care Home Worker Award
We’re thrilled to support the Berkshire Care Awards. It’s an honour to celebrate the amazing care provided throughout Berkshire and the fantastic teams that provide it. – Charles Phillips
Sponsors of the RBWM Team in Care Award
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead council are delighted to support the Berkshire Care Awards, celebrating the remarkable dedication of care workers in the Borough and across Berkshire.
There is no doubt that thousands of people have their lives enhanced by the dedicated work of everyone involved in providing care and these awards will highlight some great examples to inspire us all.
In particular, we recognise that the care received by an individual is a shared endeavour and we look forward to celebrating the Care Team of the Year award.
Sponsors of the SESCA International Recruitment Award
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
Sponsors of the 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.
At Camascope, we’re proud to support the Berkshire Care Association Awards as they recognise the incredible dedication, compassion, and professionalism shown across the care sector.
As a team working closely with care providers, we see first-hand the impact that outstanding care has on individuals and communities, and we’re delighted to celebrate and champion those making a difference every day.
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 proud to sponsor the Berkshire Care Awards and continue to partner with them, 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.
We’re proud to be sponsoring the Berkshire Care Association Care Awards 2026, celebrating the incredible people working across adult social care in Berkshire. We want to support and recognise the individuals and teams making a real impact, shining a light on the dedication, compassion and resilience that underpin high-quality care every day.
As a company AEB Social Care is proud to sponsor the 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 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.
Care Home Power is proud to support the BCA Care Awards and recognise the outstanding work across the care sector.
The BCA plays a vital role in supporting its members, and through our work with care homes, we see first-hand the pressures they face, including rising energy bills. Sponsoring the Awards is our way of giving back to a sector that delivers essential care every day.
Care Home Worker Award – Honouring exceptional care home staff who deliver person-centred care with compassion, respect, and dignity.
Home Care Worker Award – Recognising home care workers who go above and beyond, delivering high-quality, personalised care to people in their own homes.
Support Worker within a Learning Disability Service Award- Celebrating support workers who enhance the independence and quality of life of adults with learning disabilities living in a residential or supported living setting.
Frontline Leader in Care Award – For shift Leaders, Care Coordinators, or Senior Care Workers who inspire teams, champion person-centred care, and drive high standards every day.
Team in Care Award – Recognising collaborative teams that excel in supporting service users and enhancing care environments.
Manager in Care Award – For visionary senior managers leading with purpose, driving innovation, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional care.
Behind the Scenes Award- Celebrating ancillary staff (catering, maintenance, admin, activities) who make a significant impact on care services.
Promoting Wellbeing Award – For individuals who deliver creative, inclusive activities enhancing wellbeing and engagement of service users in all settings.
Future of Care Award – Recognising new staff (<12 months in sector) and students making an exceptional contribution to care delivery.
Long Service Award – Honouring those with a sustained, outstanding contribution to social care, making a long-term impact (at least 10 years) on lives and teams.
Excellence in International Recruitment Award- Celebrating international recruits and employers who enrich the workforce and deliver outstanding care.
Care Service Recognition Award – Open to all CQC registered providers in Berkshire, recognising ongoing dedication to care excellence.
Full details for all categories can be found on the link below. Please read the criteria before submitting your nomination to give your nominee the best chance of meeting the criteria.
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 sharing with your teams.
About the Day
The 2026 BCA Care Awards are being held at Windsor Racecourse on Thursday 14th May 2026 from 12.45 – 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.
