St Mary's Care Home Awards 2026 - St Marys Care Homes

On 26th February 2026, teams from across all of our homes came together for the St Mary’s Care Home Awards, held at the Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham. The evening celebrated the dedication, compassion, and outstanding contributions of our staff, recognising the incredible care delivered every day within our homes and communities.

The awards highlighted individuals and teams who go above and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and celebrating the remarkable impact of care delivered with heart.

Celebrating Excellence Across Marton Care Homes

The awards for the evening were presented by Kirsty Crozier, Managing Director, with support from Executive Chairman, Richard Hoggart, and Chief Executive Officer, Steven Davis.

In total, 13 awards were presented, shining a light on excellence in care, leadership, teamwork, and dedication.

A Night of Celebration

To give the awards an interactive feel, Tobias Parry, from the recruitment team, took the role of Quiz Master, hosting two quizzes, games and a raffle for guests. During the quizzes, the tables were very competitive and the raffle proved to be a big hit with prizes supplied by sponsors of the event.

Honouring Outstanding Individuals and Teams

With 13 different awards presented across the evening, one of the main highlights from the ceremony was the Care Home of the Year awards, where St Mary’s Lodge were crowned this year’s winner in recognition for their exceptional standards of care.

The Care Home Manager of the Year award went to Sharon Burton at Shipley Manor Care Home, with the home also taking the prize for Catering Team of the Year.

A special award was also presented to Zaneta Balcerak, Care Home Manager at Hutton Manor Care Home, who was awarded the Inspirational Leader of the Year prize presented for their outstanding contribution to the home.

Award Comments

Richard Hoggart, Executive Chairman:

“The St Mary’s Care Home Awards are a fantastic way for us to recognise the dedication and professionalism shown by our colleagues across the group. Every day, our teams work tirelessly to provide compassionate care and support to residents and their families. It is incredibly rewarding to see that commitment celebrated, and I would like to congratulate everyone who was nominated as well as those who received awards on the evening.”

Steven Davis, Chief Executive Officer:

“These awards highlight the exceptional standards of care and teamwork that exist throughout St Mary’s Care Homes. The nominations this year demonstrated just how much passion and pride our teams bring to their roles. It is a privilege to recognise colleagues who make such a positive difference to the lives of residents, and I would like to thank all of our staff for the dedication they show every single day.”

Kirsty Crozier, Managing Director:

“The St Mary’s Care Home Awards provide a wonderful opportunity to pause and celebrate the people who make our homes such warm and supportive places to live. The stories behind this year’s nominations were truly inspiring and reflect the kindness, commitment and teamwork that sit at the heart of St Mary’s. I would like to extend my congratulations to all of our winners and finalists for their outstanding contributions.”