The Bromley Adult Care Awards is back with the awards ceremony taking place on Thursday 12 March 2026 at Bromley Football Club.
Recognising staff excellence
The Adult Care Awards took place on Wednesday 2 October 2024 and shined a light and formally thanked individuals for the extra miles they go to make sure our residents are safe, well looked after and able to live their best lives, no matter their circumstances.
As a council this is our opportunity to celebrate the Adult Social Care Workforce across Bromley and highlight the successes of staff in the borough and show our appreciation for the work they do.
Partner organisations delivering adult care in the borough are invited to nominate members of staff who they think should be honoured for their admirable commitment to adult social care in Bromley.
Nominations are now open
The deadline for those invited to make a nomination is by midnight on Monday 12 January 2026.
For those who have been invited to nominate under the categories shown below, please make your nomination.
The winners will be announced on Thursday 12 March 2026.
Award Categories
The Diane Smith Award to Adult Care in Bromley (For Outstanding Contribution to Adult Care in Bromley):
This special award will be presented to an individual who can demonstrate to the judges how they have made an outstanding contribution to enhance the lives of people by delivering person centred care whilst making a long-term outstanding contribution to adult social care.
The Team Award:
The winning team will prioritise dignity and privacy for residents while maintaining high morale and recognising each member’s unique skills. They should embody person-centred care, actively involving residents, carers, and relatives in service development. A commitment to learning, professional growth, and conflict resolution is essential, alongside demonstrating what makes them stand out.
The Worker Award:
This award celebrates the essential role of care home workers in delivering high-quality care to residents. Nominees should demonstrate dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
They must provide exceptional, person-centred care, treating each resident with dignity, respect, and individuality while supporting their independence. Going above and beyond is highly valued, as is actively involving residents and families in care planning. Nominees should also showcase adaptability, initiative, and teamwork, with a strong focus on ongoing training and development.
The Manager Award:
This award recognises an outstanding Manager who demonstrates expertise, leadership, and a clear vision for developing high-quality, person-centred care. The ideal nominee will show adaptability to changing social care priorities and a commitment to continuous improvement.
They should provide evidence of exceptional leadership, including best practices in staff recruitment, training, supervision, and professional development. The nominee should also highlight meaningful activities, respect for dignity and privacy, and active engagement with residents and families in shaping care services. Clear examples of improved resident outcomes and satisfaction are key.
The Activity Organiser Award:
This award celebrates an Activity Organiser who creates inspiring, inclusive, and needs-led programmes that enrich the lives of residents. The ideal nominee demonstrates creativity, innovation, and responsibility in planning and delivering a wide range of activities, either independently or in collaboration with the care team. They work in a person-centred way, ensuring activities reflect individual interests and abilities, and actively involve residents and families in the process. Passion, adaptability, and a clear positive impact on wellbeing are essential qualities for this award.
The Dignity in Care Award:
This award celebrates an individual who goes above and beyond to uphold dignity, respect, and choice in every aspect of care. The nominee should demonstrate a deep understanding of what dignity means in practice and how they embed these principles into daily routines, creating an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and empowered. They champion independence, privacy, and inclusion, ensuring that cultural, religious, and personal preferences are honoured.
The ideal candidate inspires colleagues to embrace dignity as a core value, promotes residents’ rights, and actively involves them in decisions about their care. They show resilience and creativity in overcoming challenges, making a tangible difference to quality of life. Evidence of collaboration with staff, continuous improvement, and positive feedback from residents and families will highlight their exceptional impact. This award recognises those who lead by example and set the standard for compassionate, person-centred care.
The Co-Production Award:
This award celebrates outstanding initiatives that truly embody the principles of co-production in social care. It recognises projects and practices where people who use services, their families, and care professionals work together as equal partners to design, deliver, and improve care. By placing lived experience at the heart of decision-making, these initiatives ensure that services are inclusive, person-centred, and responsive to real needs.
The winning entry will demonstrate how collaboration leads to measurable improvements in outcomes, stronger communication, and a culture of mutual respect and shared responsibility. It should showcase innovative approaches that empower individuals, promote transparency, and create meaningful partnerships that drive positive change across the care sector. This award honours those who set the standard for inclusive, participatory care and inspire others to adopt co-production as a core value.
The Workforce Development Award:
This award honours an individual who demonstrates exceptional dedication to developing and empowering the care workforce. The nominee plays a pivotal role in identifying training needs and creating opportunities that enhance skills, confidence, and professional growth. They go beyond routine responsibilities by establishing effective training programmes, securing funding, and fostering a culture where learning is valued and encouraged.
The ideal candidate inspires staff to take ownership of their development, motivates teams to embrace continuous improvement, and ensures that training translates into better care outcomes. Their work reflects innovation, determination, and a commitment to raising standards across the sector. By championing workforce development, they help build a stronger, more skilled care community that delivers excellence every day.
Further information
Detailed information about the award categories.
All winners of the awards will automatically be entered into the nominations for the Great British Care Awards, which are a series of regional events throughout the UK celebrating excellence in the care sector.