New awards set to honour NHS heroes across Teesside and North Yorkshire as nominations sought
Health chiefs are inviting patients, families and visitors to honour the heroes behind their local NHS services.
University Hospitals Tees (UHT), which runs local hospital and community health services, is appealing for nominations for the newly launched Caring Better Together awards.
It is the group’s first staff awards to recognise the dedication, compassion and commitment of its workforce across the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire.
Award categories include: Patient Choice, Clinical Excellence, Leadership and Culture, Behind the Scenes, Lifetime Achievement and Rising Star.
University Hospitals Tees chief executive Stacey Hunter said: “Every day, our exceptional colleagues, teams and volunteers go above and beyond to support our patients, their families, and each other.
“Their passion, dedication and commitment are at the heart of University Hospitals Tees, and it is important that we pause to recognise and celebrate the difference they make.”
Nominations should be submitted before Sunday, September 6, with the winners announced at an awards ceremony on Monday, October 5.
To nominate someone visit www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/caring-better-together-awards-2026