Winners of Our Health Heroes Awards 2022 announced

The winners of the sixth annual Our Health Heroes Awards were announced on 24 March 2022 at a glittering awards ceremony held at London Science Museum. UNISON sponsors two of the award categories: Breakthrough Apprentice of the Year and Exceptional NHS Operational Support Worker of the Year. From porters and cleaners to receptionists, gardeners and security guards, these often unsung heroes make up roughly 40% of the NHS’ million strong workforce. Our Health Heroes Awards is a national celebration of their achievements and an opportunity to give thanks for the important role that they play in keeping the health service functioning. Nineteen winners were announced this year. Two UNISON members, Julie Kemp and Chris Sparks, were runners up for the Exceptional NHS Operational Support Worker of the Year award. Chris Spark is a security supervisor at Torbay Hospital. He said: “It was flattering to be nominated for an award, especially when I just feel like I’m doing my job. Security is usually an unappreciated and un-thanked job, so my wider team really felt an acknowledgement of our work.” UNISON head of Health Sara Gorton commented: “UNISON is delighted to have been a part of the Our Health Heroes awards again this year. The winners are a truly deserving group of outstanding individuals who highlight the extraordinary work that the whole NHS team has to do every day. We’re sending a huge congratulations to all the winners. “The Our Health Heroes awards cont...
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