Every single nomination is fantastic, but there can only be one winner for each category.
As part of the judging process, members of our committee (professionals from multiple backgrounds across Devon and Cornwall) review every single nomination and come together to make the shortlist, and we are excited to share this list with you!
Don’t forget to book your ticket to join us on 16th May 2026 where we will reveal the winners!
Junior Nurse of the Year Award Shortlist
(nursing staff qualified less than 2 years)
Kiera Coath
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Alice Greaves
Works at Torbay & South Devon
Niamh Guppy
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Yasmin Hookway
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Elise May
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Helen Shelley
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Paediatric Junior Hero Award Shortlist
(ST1-4s, FTs, GPST and Trust SHOs)
Dr Alicia Boam
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Dr Sam Chun
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Dr Matt Cotton
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Dr Liam Craddock
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Dr Jena Hopkins
Works at Torbay & South Devon
Dr Shanvanth Jonnalagadda
Works at Torbay & South Devon
Non Clinical Staff of the Year Award Shortlist
Tanya Burton
Works at Torbay & South Devon
Abby Clark
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Hannah Crosswaite
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Gill Etherington
Works at Torbay & South Devon
Archie Mcdonald
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Millicient Wolstencroft
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Healthcare and Nursing Assistant of the Year Award Shortlist
Gemma Ashton
Works at North Devon District Hospital
Tracey Godbeer
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Phoebe Goold
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Aime Holbrook
Works at Torbay & South Devon
Nicola Salter
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Caleisha Skerton
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Nursing Role Model Of the Year Award Shortlist
Jessica Appleby
Works at North Devon District Hospital
Laura Crawford
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Rachel Fulner
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Charlotte Rice
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Claire Tregonning
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Michelle Tribble
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Multidisciplinary Hero Award Shortlist
Fern Bamford-Elsdon
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Holly Barker
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Gemma Burley
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Ruth Cundyrowse
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Tanya Martin
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Amy Newton
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Educational Supervisor of the Year Shortlist
Kerry Birch
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Dr Catherine Derry
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Dr Rachel Howells
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Dr Katy Huxstep
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Dr Nigel Osborne
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Dr Becky Smith
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
The Kate Westwood Memorial Award for Senior Hero Shortlist
(ST5-8 & SAS doctors)
Dr Amy Hanley
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Dr Alicia Regan
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Dr Daisy Stevens
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Dr Christopher Ugwu
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Dr Mairi Vella
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Dr Rebecca Williams
Works at North Devon District Hospital
The Debbie Eadie Award for Advance Nurse Practice Shortlist
Charlotte Bissett
Works at North Devon District Hospital
Nicola Carr
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Vicki LeHuray
Works at Torbay & South Devon
Sarah Tabrett
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Amy Titchin
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Elliot Tuckinson
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Consultant Hero Award Shortlist
Dr Yolanda Alins-Sahun
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Dr Tom Fontaine
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Dr Corinne Hayes
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Dr Simon Parke
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Dr Neha Sharma
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Dr Tom Siese
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Nursing Lifetime Achievement Award Shortlist
Helen Greenhill
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals
Sally Rothwell
Works at North Devon District Hospital
Penny Seabrook
Works at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Sue Syers
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Wendy Viggers
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth
Alison White
Works at Torbay & South Devon
PAFTAs 