Awards will honour the health and care champions

THE shortlist for the only Greater Manchester-wide awards recognising the outstanding contributions from the whole health and care workforce has announced its 2025 inspiring finalists.

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Now in its sixth year, the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards are organised by NHS Greater Manchester and have received a record-breaking number of nominations.

These celebrate the incredible individuals and teams who work tirelessly on the frontlines and behind-the-scenes to improve the health and wellbeing of others.

This year, nearly 700 nominations were received from over 140 organisations, each highlighting an extraordinary story from the employed and unwaged workforce.

Entries spanned 14 categories, including Leadership Champion, Team of the Year, and the People’s Champion which is nominated by the public in partnership with Hits Radio.

From colleagues who have dedicated years to working in healthcare to rising stars making great leaps at the start of their careers, the variety of nominations from all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester is inspirational.

All shortlisted nominations will be considered by a judging panel and the winners announced at a special sponsored event in July.

Mark Fisher, Chief Executive, NHS Greater Manchester, said: “The awards continue to be an exceptional opportunity to recognise the dedication and passion of our health and care workforce across Greater Manchester.

“The awards are a great reminder of all the inspirational work our staff and local health and care organisations are doing to support our communities and the health and wellbeing of our residents.

“Congratulations to those shortlisted this year, and I look forward to celebrating alongside you at the ceremony.”