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National Awards 2026
The National Association of Care Catering Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and dedication, shining a spotlight on individuals, teams and organisations who have made remarkable contributions to enhance the quality of care catering.
The Awards will be presented at a Gala Dinner during the National Training & Development Forum,
East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, 15th October 2026.
Shortlist Announced!
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has revealed the shortlist for the NACC National Awards 2026, which this year include a new category – The Innovation Award.
Every year these coveted awards celebrate the skills, excellence and dedication the Association’s members demonstrate daily as they deliver exceptional nutrition and hydration to older and vulnerable people.
Across the care catering sector, teams and individuals have been nominated by their colleagues for the outstanding service they deliver, whether they work in residential care homes, Meals on Wheels services, lunch clubs and day centres, or in other supporting roles.
These nominations have been whittled down to a shortlist in each of seven categories, with the winners due to be revealed at a Gala Dinner on Thursday 15th October, as part of the NACC Training & Development Forum 2026.
Care Establishment of the Year Award
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AbleCare Kitchens / AbleCare Homes Hospitality & Catering Service
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Branksome Heights Kingsley Healthcare
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Care UK Hotel Services Team
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Middleton Hall Retirement Village
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Meals on Wheels Award
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AbleCare Kitchens
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Fife Council Meals on Wheels
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Health & Independent Living Support (HILS)
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Woking Borough Council Community Meals Service
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Catering Team of the Year Award
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Abbey Healthcare Catering Team
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Bupa Care Services
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Ladden View Catering Team, Care UK
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Meallmore Catering Team
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Middleton Hall Retirement Village
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Signature Dining Catering Team
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Catering Manager of the Year Award
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Joanne Ankers, Group Catering Manager, Abbey Healthcare
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Darren Klein, Head of Catering, PJ Care Specialist Services
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Jody Marshall, Group Hospitality Manager, Meallmore
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Stuart Pelham, Hotel Services Manager, Care UK
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Jennifer Rowe, Catering and Service Manager, British Home (White Oaks)
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Mark Scott, Catering and Domestic Services Manager, Pendleside Hospice
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Our Care Catering Hero Award
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Jimmy Morales, Sous Chef, Elmbrook Court – Oakland Care
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Dona Moraliyage Muditha, Head Chef, Byron House Care Home
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Jane Oliver, Senior Relief Chef, Cinnamon Care Collection
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Stacie Petrillo, Hospitality Manager, AbleCare Group
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Rebecca Stevens, Kitchen Supervisor, Tovil Green Court, Housing 21 (White Oaks)
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The Bev Puxley Award
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Anas Al Saadi, Group Executive Head Chef, MACC Care
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Tristan Hurford, Head Chef, AbleCare Group
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Darren Neal, Head of Culinary, White Oaks
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Innovation Award
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AbleCare Kitchens - Central Production Kitchen Model
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Academy of Care Kitchen Excellence
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Anwar Kajee, Hospitality Director, Country Court
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Pendleside Hospice’s Bereavement Cookery Course
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Taste the Memories by Signature Dining
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Region of the Year Award
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Pam Rhodes Outstanding Achievement Award
No Nomination Required
This award is presented in recognition of Pam and her outstanding commitment and contribution to the NACC and Care Catering.
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The National Chair's Award
No Nomination Required
This award is presented without specific criteria or independent judging, the National Chair’s Award is the gift of the Chair and is awarded to an organisation or individual who, in the opinion of the Chair has displayed an exceptional commitment over a number of years, or made an outstanding individual contribution to the National Association of Care Catering.
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