Nominations now open for this year’s Proud to Care Cornwall Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Proud to Care awards in Cornwall and residents are being encouraged to nominate a care worker who provides excellent care and support.This is the third year running that the awards will take place, following the two previous years that have successfully recognised and celebrated those providing care to adults in Cornwall.The event will take place in September, at Tregenna Castle in St Ives. Nominees will be shortlisted in each category with those selected invited to attend the event with their colleagues.Cornwall Council Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health Partnerships, Jim McKenna said: “Each year, we are truly moved by the heartfelt nominations we receive from colleagues and managers, as well as those who receive care and their families. They remind us just how many unsung heroes are making a real difference every day.”Watch the video showing last year’s winnersThere are 11 different award categories this year. These are:Newcomer of the yearCare/nursing home worker of the yearCommunity care worker of the yearSupport worker of the yearHidden treasureSocial care nurse of the yearLearning champion of the yearRegistered manager of the yearInnovation in careCare provider/team of the yearDarren Williams award for leading system changeCllr McKenna continued: “The nomination process is fairly straight-forward, we ask that you look carefully at the criteria for the award and make sure your nomination is clear on why the person or provider should be considered.”You can submit your nomination and find out more information by looking at the Proud to Care Cornwall website:Visit the Proud to Care Cornwall websiteThe awards are open to anyone directly employed and currently working within the independent adult social care sector in Cornwall.Nominations close on Tuesday 30 June.Source