What an incredible season of celebration it has been for Ashberry Healthcare. As this year’s award events come to a close, we are proud to reflect on the achievements of our amazing colleagues - and to share some moments from the ceremonies.
A huge well done to everyone who represented Ashberry. Although we didn’t take home any trophies this time, our teams shone brightly, recognised for their compassion, dedication and commitment to exceptional care.
The Great British Care Awards '25

The GBCA Birmingham
Held at The ICC in Birmingham



The Birmingham Awards celebrated our Ashberry, Holmer Court and Engelberg finalists;
• Ashberry Healthcare – The Care Employer Award
• Sue Pask (Engelberg) – Palliative/End of Life Award
• Bev Rock (Holmer Court) – Care Home Cook/Chef Award
• Denise “Kooky” Sterling (Holmer Court) – Ancillary Worker Award
• Evelyn Jones (Holmer Court) – Dementia Worker Award
• Holmer Court Care Team – Care Team Award
• Richard Jones (Holmer Court) – Ancillary Worker Award
• Sharon Matthews (Holmer Court) – Care Home Worker Award ANDAncillary Worker Award
The GBCA Cardiff
Held at The Marriott Hotel in Cardiff


The Cardiff Awards celebrated our Blaenos finalist;
• Dawn Roderick (Blaenos House) – Ancillary Worker Award
The GBCA Top 30 Awards
Held at The Marriott Hotel in London

Claire Fry (Operations Director) was nominated for the Executive Home Care Leader Award in the Social Care Leadership Awards.
Hereford Times Community Awards 2025
Held at The ICC in Birmingham




Ashberry Healthcare was honoured to be this year’s headline sponsor, supporting an event that recognises individuals and teams who make a meaningful impact across Herefordshire.
The Hereford Times Community Awards celebrated our Hereford homes;
• Claire Boulter (Holmer Court Home Manager) - Health and Social Care Professional of the Year Award
• Broomy Hill Care Team - Mental Health Support Award
A Heartfelt Thank You
To all our finalists, nominees and teams across Ashberry Healthcare: thank you. Your commitment makes our homes warm, supportive and joyful places to live. Award ceremonies offer special moments of recognition, but your impact is felt every day by our residents, families and communities.

