MORE than 100 staff from Milford Care gathered for a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed awards evening at Ashbourne Lodge – celebrating the dedication and achievements of colleagues across the group as part of its 40th anniversary year.
The annual event recognises the contributions made by individuals and teams working across Milford Care’s six homes in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Staff from all departments – including nurses, carers, managers, wellbeing facilitators, housekeeping, maintenance, catering and central support – came together for an evening of celebration, camaraderie and appreciation.
This year’s ceremony took inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, with staff transported to a whimsical world of teapots, top hats and playing cards.
The theme created a vibrant backdrop for the awards, which highlighted the passion, creativity and commitment of those who go above and beyond to make a difference in residents’ lives.
Pierre Falleth, director of Milford Care, said: “This year is particularly special as Milford Care marks its 40th anniversary – four decades of delivering high-quality, compassionate care across our communities.
“The awards evening is our way of saying thank you to our amazing staff, who every day embody the values of kindness, respect and dedication that Milford Care was built upon. We are incredibly proud of every single one of them.”
Award winners: Molly Gregory, Tina Freeman, Elly-May Chambers, Chris Woodrow, El Dudley, James Horton, Blessing Choodzai, Tyra Wren, Haritha Ajay, Vicky Russell, Charlotte Bream, Emily Pearson,Precious Ugbesia, Josephine Morones, Karl Coleman, Georgia Jowitt, Karen Huggins, Donna Stanton, Kachi Ahuaza, Jack Wilmott. Special recognition: Mary Brogdale (20 years’ service), Zoe Coleman (20 years’ service), Gina Straw, Joy Nash, Alison Osbourne, Karren Cheriton, Shane Falconbridge, The Milford Accounts Team. Spirit of Milford Award – Joe Rollitt.