Nominate a special care professional for an award
A SPECIAL care professional who goes above and beyond to support independence will be celebrated at this year’s LeicestershireLive Care Professional of the Year Awards, and we need your nominations.
We’re looking for an exceptional person, one who stops at nothing to support those they care for as they enjoy a life lived on their own terms.
Their hard work will be celebrated with a special award at this year’s ceremony, set to take place on January 28.
The Supporting Independence Award will this year be sponsored by EMH Care and Support.
David Kolodynski, assistant manager of specialist housing, explained why the firm has chosen to back this inspirational category.
He said: “Enabling better lives is at the heart of everything EMH Care and Support does.
“By providing housing and care, we support vulnerable people to live an enjoyable and independent life, and help them to achieve their aspirations.
By providing housing and care, we support vulnerable people to live an enjoyable and independent life David Kolodynski
“Our dedicated team is committed to providing excellent care and support, and know that making a difference to someone’s life every day is the best reward a career can provide.
“EMH Care and Support is proud to sponsor the Supporting Independence Award, as we know how important it is to help the most vulnerable people feel that they are contributing to society.
“If you know of an individual who has supported someone to live an independent life, then please nominate them for this special award.”
For nine years, the Mercury and our sister website, LeicestershireLive, have been celebrating the skilled, dedicated care professionals who help better the lives of others across the region.
Categories this year include the Dementia Care Professional of the Year, Best Newcomer to Care, Supporting Independence and Palliative Carer of the Year, among others (see the panel, right).
Nominations in all categories are now open.
You have until Monday, January 4 to nominate an inspirational care professional.
Whether you have received fantastic care from an exceptional person, or you work alongside one, your nominations matter.
Three finalists will be shortlisted within each category by a judging panel, with the winners announced at a virtual ceremony, to be streamed on LeicestershireLive on Thursday, January 28.
The live event, which is scheduled to take place at 7pm, will feature special guests and prize giveaways.
For more information on the awards, visit: