STAFF and volunteers from Essex hospitals are celebrating after being named finalists in the sixth annual Shine Awards, following a record breaking year of nominations.
The awards, which saw over 1,000 entries, recognise exceptional care and compassion across Basildon, Broomfield and Southend hospitals, as well as their community hospital sites.
The shortlists for the 10 award categories feature 30 individuals and teams from across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, whose dedication continues to shape patient care every single day.
Deputy Chief Executive and Head Judge, Dawn Scrafield, said: “Our finalists represent the very best of who we are. Across all the entries, we heard countless stories that remind us why we should celebrate the outstanding contributions and personal commitment shown by our staff and volunteers.
“Each finalist has shown exceptional dedication, compassion and professionalism, sometimes in the most challenging circumstances. Reading their stories is truly inspiring – a reminder of the remarkable care taking place across our hospitals every day. It is a privilege to recognise their achievements and an honour to serve as Head Judge.”
The Shine Awards ceremony will take place in October, where winners from each category will be announced.
The main sponsor for the awards is South Ockenden’s HW Wilson Limited, with Attain Health Management Service Ltd, CPW and Laser Electrical also sponsoring the event.
The 2026 Shine Awards finalists are:
Spotlight award
Ambreen Gul, Consultant Cardiologist
Chaplaincy team
Nicola Vincent, Communications Manager
Partnership award
Adult Speech and Language Therapy teams at Basildon and Southend hospitals
Brachytherapy team at Southend Hospital
Chirag Kiran and Alisha Hunt, Speech and Language therapists
Leadership award
Beverley McMahon, Deputy Director of Operations
Hanif Motiwala, Consultant Urologist
Kylie Locke, Deputy Director of Nursing
Improving Value award
Cardiothoracic Therapies team at Basildon Hospital
Dr Dominic Atraszkiewicz, Emergency Medicine
Sarah Cridland, Pelvic Health Midwife
Patient Champion award
Chiagoziem Muogbo (aka Pascal), Therapy team lead
Jodie Cummings-Sorrell, Community Midwife Team Manager
Sarah Folan, Macmillan Palliative Care/Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care
Making a Difference award
Alfred Ball, Core Training Year 2 Anaesthetics
Helen Cullen, Ward Manager
Rosie Newman, Consultant Midwife
Rising Star award
Eve Dobson, Chemotherapy Practitioner
Harriet King, Neonatal Staff Nurse
Madeline Haley, Staff Nurse
Outstanding Achievement award (individual)
Adjany Bohorquez, Consultant
Claire Ware, Cancer Pathway Tracker
Rian Dawson, Senior Sister
Outstanding Achievement award (team)
Children’s Burns ward, Broomfield Hospital
Paediatrics, Southend Hospital
Waste team, Southend Hospital
Volunteer of the Year award
Andrew and Coco the therapy dog
Care Cars
Children’s Burns Club volunteers
