Kent’s social care community came together in style to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Kent Care Awards, with Boyzone star Shane Lynch headlining an unforgettable evening that honoured the dedication, resilience, and compassion of care professionals across the county.
Organised by the Kent Integrated Care Alliance (KiCA), the annual awards shine a light on individuals and teams making a remarkable difference to the lives of others. This year’s milestone celebration not only recognised the 2025 finalists and winners but also paid tribute to the wider care sector, which continues to rise to immense challenges.
Ann Taylor, Chair of KiCA, said: “This year’s awards honour not just the finalists and winners of 2025, but every single individual who has helped social care in Kent adapt, innovate and continue to deliver under the toughest of circumstances proving time and again that their dedication knows no bounds.”
The night celebrated extraordinary contributions from across the sector, with categories ranging from frontline care to innovation, teamwork, leadership, and outstanding service.
The 2025 Kent Care Awards winners behind the progress and the future of care in Kent are:
Walmer Care Centre – Frontline Ancillary Worker
Garland House – Care Newcomer
Chartwell House by Boutique Care Homes – Recruitment, Retention & Recognition/Dementia Champion
Belmont Healthcare Group – Palliative Care, Residential Care Team – OPPD/Back Office Ancillary Worker
Crownwood Healthcare – Residential Care WorkerOPPD
Avondale Care – Putting People First/Community Support Worker (LD/MH)
Care First 24 – Apprenticeship Award/Community Care Registered Manager
All About Homecare – Community Care Worker
Lauriem Complete Care – Community Care Team
Hallmark, Chamberlain Court Care Home – Residential Registered Manager – OPPD/Care Nutrition
Manor Care Homes – LD/MH Team
Fitzroy Support – Residential Support Worker (LD/MH)
Strode Park Foundation – Registered Manager (LD/MH)
Patrick Quinn – Outstanding Contribution to Social Care
The evening was as much about celebration as reflection; honouring not only individual achievements but also the wider workforce whose tireless efforts keep Kent’s care services thriving.
With live entertainment from the awards resident compere Steve Walls and awards presented by Shane Lynch, the 10th anniversary of the Kent Care Awards will be remembered as a night that put social care at centre stage, reminding everyone that behind every award is a story of compassion, innovation, and humanity.
