Winners of Carers UK’s 2026 Carer Awards Revealed
A celebration held last night (Thursday 15 October) by Carers UK honoured the remarkable contributions of individuals and organisations across the UK who make life better for unpaid carers.
Shortlisted nominees from eleven different categories were chosen from hundreds of entries for the second year of the awards, proudly supported by Regina. They were invited to an exciting awards ceremony, held at Plaisterer’s Hall, London, to celebrate with many of the charity’s supporters.
On the night, full of smiles, cheers and thunderous applause, the following winners were announced – in recognition of their outstanding efforts over many years, whether through caring, campaigning, volunteering or workplace initiatives to create a more inclusive and supportive society for unpaid carers:
Community awards
- Winner for Carer of the Year: Tracey Henry
- Winner for Community Group: SENDS 4 Dad
- Winner for Community Volunteer: Nick Rainey
- Winner for Individual Campaigner: Laura Greene
- Winner for Outstanding Carer Service: Greenwich Carers Centre
- Winner for Standout Campaign for Carers: The Open University
- Workplace awards
- Winner for Exceptional Carers Network: Aviva
- Winner for Inspiring Leader: Nathanaël Benjamin
- Winner for Transformational Employer: Standard Life
- Winner for Workplace Champion: Ayasha Wood
- Winner of The Johnnie Walker Lifetime Achievement Award*, presented by Patron Tiggy Walker who cared for her husband Johnnie: Dame Philippa Russell DBE
The judging panel was made up of business leaders, carers and representatives from Carers UK including last year’s winners ‘Carer of the Year’ Amy Elizabeth and ‘Inspiring Leader’ Rachel Pears.
Helen Walker, Chief Executive at Carers UK, said: “Last night’s awards ceremony was an incredible highlight of our year. For the second year running, we came together to celebrate the exceptional achievements of those striving to make life better for carers, -from community groups providing practical and innovative support to truly inspiring leaders showing what a carer-friendly workplace looks like. I found it extremely moving and motivating to hear of the fantastic work being done across the UK.
“Day in, day out, millions of people care for friends and family who need extra help, often for many hours, without recognition or support. We need to see greater equality and rights for unpaid carers and The Carers UK Awards demonstrates there are people out there with a passion to create change who are making it happen.
“I’d like to add my congratulations to each and every one of our deserving winners and our shortlisted nominees again for their extraordinary efforts.”
