Hampshire Care Awards Ceremony Celebrates the Best in Adult Social Care

Hampshire Care Association has honoured the outstanding achievements of care professionals and providers in adult social care at its annual Care Awards. Held at the Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl, the event welcomed over 220 guests for an evening of recognition and celebration of the vital work being carried out across the county. This year’s Care Awards was hosted by TV personality Dr. Dawn Porter, who appeared on Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies.

Following a record-breaking number of entries, winners were announced across 10 award categories, including four new additions for 2025: Tech for Care, Rising Star in Care, Specialist Care of the Year, and Hampshire Care Hero of the Year.

Emma Heath, CEO of Hampshire Care Association, said: “It’s a privilege to host a Hampshire-wide awards ceremony that brings together and celebrates the individuals and teams who dedicate their lives to caring for others. Every nomination tells a story of care at its very best.
“The event was an inspiring evening filled with pride and appreciation for the incredible work happening in our communities.

“A huge thank you to all our sponsors whose support made this event possible.”

2025 Award Category Winners
1. Care Volunteer Hero: Karen Pearn
2. Tech for Care (New): Wisteria Lodge
3. Rising Star in Care (New): Rachel Tarrant
4. Carer of the Year: Ashram Dongol
5. Support Superhero: Nidheesh Puravelil Sasi
6. Specialist Carer of the Year (New): Issac Ferneyhough
7. Inspirational Leader of the Year: Abi Haughin
8. Residential Home of the Year: Oak Lodge (Forest Care)
9. Homecare Provider of the Year: Bluebird Care (Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey)
10. Hampshire Care Hero of the Year (New – Lifetime Achievement): Thomas Enda Smyth