Recognising the people who make exceptional care possible
Every day, people working in social care use their skills, judgement and compassion to make a difference. They help people maintain their independence, build confidence, enjoy relationships and live the lives they choose.
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Two celebrations. One commitment to recognising great care.
Home Care Awards
11 June 2027
Care Home Awards
12 June 2027
Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s
Hosted by Josie Gibson
Nominations close: 1 May 2027
Free to enter
Tell us what makes them a star
A strong nomination goes beyond praise. It explains what someone did, why it mattered and the difference it made.
Perhaps a colleague helped someone achieve a personal ambition. A team found a better way to support families. Or a manager created the conditions for staff to grow and deliver excellent care.
Whatever their role, help us understand their contribution through specific examples.
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Recognition informed by social care expertise
Following shortlisting, nominations are considered by an independent panel of judges with expertise in social care. They select the category winners, who are announced at the awards ceremonies.
How judging works
Meet the people behind the awards
Discover our previous winners and highly commended recipients, the work recognised and what impressed the judges.
Their stories show the many ways people across social care make a difference—and offer ideas and inspiration for others.
A night to celebrate your achievement
Join colleagues from across the sector for an evening of recognition, connection and celebration. Applaud exceptional contributions, meet new people and give your team a moment to enjoy everything they have achieved.
The Stars of Social Care Awards celebrate those contributions—recognising individuals, teams and organisations across home care and care homes.
From frontline practice and specialist support to leadership, workforce development and the roles behind the scenes, these awards give great work the recognition it deserves.
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