On Thursday, 16 October, our colleagues gathered at Cedar Court Hotel for our annual event celebrating the incredible individuals who make BTHFT truly exceptional.
Brilliant Bradford Awards 2025
This special occasion honoured those who go above and beyond – whether through exceptional care, steadfast support, championing inclusion, or dedicated efforts behind the scenes. It was a wonderful opportunity to shine a spotlight on the people who make BTHFT so special.
Winners and shortlisted nominees
We Care Award
Presented by Faeem Lal, Director of HR
Winner: Mark Busby, Consultant Neurologist
Nominees:
- Hasaan Malik, Senior Security Supervisor
- Neonatal Infant Feeding Team
We Value People Award
Presented by Ben Roberts, Chief Finance Officer
Winner: Tracey Wilson, Nutrition & Dietetics Admin Manager
Nominees:
- Hifza Hussain, Team Manager at St Luke’s Day Case Unit Theatres
- Chanel Robinson, Ward Manager at Westbourne Green
Valuing Diversity Award
Presented by Saj Azeb, COO and Deputy CEO
Winner: Sobia Khan, Haemoglobinopathy Genetic Counsellor
Nominees:
- Meena Bashir, Command Centre Matron
- Anthony Nwaobi, Oliver McGowan Facilitator
Innovation Champion Award
Presented by Vikki Lewis, Chief Digital and Information Officer
Winner: MAIDT (Multi-Agency Integrated Discharge Team)
Nominees:
- Diabetes Transition Team
- Transfusion Team
- Resuscitation Team
Volunteer of the Year Award
Presented by Sarah Jones, Chair and Clare Bancroft, Head of Voluntary Services
Winner: Jennifer & Michael Smith, Chair and Treasurer of the Friends of BRI charity
Nominees:
- David Carroll, Volunteer Guide
- Vinod Chawla, Ward 17 Falls Support Volunteer
- John Howell, Volunteer Wayfinder and St Luke’s Hospital
Sustainability Champion Award
Presented by Mel Pickup, Chief Executive and Robert Dadzie, Head of Sustainability
Winner: Renal Team Ward 15 F7 F8
Nominees:
- Olanrewaju Awosanya
- Paediatric Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) Team
Clinical Employee of the Year
Presented by John Bolton, Chief Medical Officer
Winner: Lorraine Terry, Phlebotomist
Nominees:
- Layla Ulusay, Urgent Care Staff Nurse
- Osyth Devanney, Rehab Support Worker at Westbourne Green
Team of the Year
Presented by Karen Dawber, Chief Nurse
Winner: Urgent Treatment Centre MIU & GP Stream
Nominees:
- Endoscopy
- Transport
Non-Clinical Employee of the Year
Presented by Mark Hindmarsh, Director of Strategy and Transformation
Winner: Chris Jordan, Maintenance Assistant
Nominees:
- Paul Dyson, Network and Telecoms Manager
- Nicola Chapman, Mandatory & Statutory Training (MaST) Education Lead
Unsung Hero Award
Presented by Mel Pickup, Chief Executive
Winner: Eileen McArdle Robinson, Named Midwife for Safeguarding Children
Nominees:
- Paul Bailey, Lead Renal Dietitian
- Fraser Mortimer, Clinical Educator