Nominate those who really make a difference!

“It was amazing, a total surprise. I was in a complete daze and then got quite emotional. It was lovely to go up and receive the award in front of everyone and meet DR Hilary Jones.” – Lucy O’Brien, Administrator at Bourne View and winner of the Warm Welcome 2023.

What is Colten Champions?

Our internal awards programme which recognises and celebrates exceptional individuals and teams working within Colten Care and Colten Developments. Ultimately, nine winners will be selected by the judging panel from all nominations received.

Who can submit a nomination?

Staff, residents, their relatives or friends and professional colleagues can all vote. Basically, anyone who has a connection with Colten, who has experienced first-hand our exceptional team.

Why should I nominate?

Our residents and their families are at the heart of everything we do, therefore nominations from residents and their loved ones really mean the most. For the second year running, for every resident or relative nomination that we receive, £10 will be donated by Colten to the home’s nominated charity, so there’s even more of a reason to have your say and tell us who has made a real difference to you.

Who can I nominate?

You can nominate any individual or team employed by Colten Care or Colten Developments. You can make as many nominations as you want, each will require a separate nomination form.

What makes a strong nomination?

One which is heartfelt and compelling. Use examples and tell us how this person has made a real difference!

Award Categories

An individual who has created a genuinely meaningful experience for a resident or residents. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a grand event; it’s about the impact of the actions taken and how they made a difference to the resident. How has this person significantly influenced the lives of one or several of our residents, in a planned or spontaneous way? Has someone created a ‘wish come true’ for you or your loved one? Why was this wish so special, and what did it mean to you?

An inspirational Nurse who consistently demonstrates excellent clinical ability, making sound clinical judgements, whilst demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills with a passion for the residents in their care. Who fits this description?

A caring and compassionate individual in any role (excluding Nurses) who goes beyond expectations to have a positive impact on residents and/or their families. Who has shown that they genuinely care and how have they enriched someone’s life?

An individual, in any role, who always has a warm welcome regardless of how busy they are? How do they make you feel?

An individual, who within their first year at Colten is already making a real difference within their place of work. What has this person achieved?

An individual who clearly demonstrates Colten’s core values ‘friendly, kind, individual, reassuring and honest’ in their work. Give an example of when you have seen these values displayed by this person. What did they do specifically that makes you feel they are deserving of this award?

A team within a Colten Care home, or the whole home team itself, which not only works well together, but consistently delivers a service beyond expectations. What has this team achieved, how have they positively impacted on residents’ lives and well-being?

A team from the Colten House support centre which not only works well together, but regularly contributes to and has made a real difference to the business. A team on which you can rely.

An individual or team who have truly made a difference to your life or your loved one’s life since coming to Colten Care. This could be a one-off special moment or consistently high levels of exceptional care, that go above and beyond what you would expect. What has this meant to you or to your family?

Make Your Nomination Today