Finalists & winners
Congratulations to all our winners and finalists from the 2023 awards. below is a complete list of winners and finalists.
Celebrating Success Awards – 2023 Winners & Finalists
Health Hero
Our winner
- Eleanor Watson, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Western General Hospital (WGH) – Watch her video
- Finalists
- Lynne Hunter, Clinical Nurse Specialist Pleural and Mesothelioma, WGH – watch video
- Neonatal Unit and RHCYP – watch video
- Lynne Hunter, Clinical Nurse Specialist Pleural and Mesothelioma, WGH – watch video
Team of the Year
Our Winner
- Same Day Emergency Care, WGH – watch video
- Finalists
- Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit, RIE – watch video
- Midlothian Dementia Team, Bonnyrigg Health Centre – watch video
- Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit, RIE – watch video
Staff Member of the Year
Our Winner
- Dionne Yorkston, Personal Assistant, Facilities Department, Leith Community Treatment Centre – watch video
- Finalists
- Candice Peckham, Nurse Practitioner, East Lothian Community Hospital – watch video
- Yvonne Jones, Office Manager, Rehabilitation Medicine, Astley Ainslie Hospital – watch video
- Candice Peckham, Nurse Practitioner, East Lothian Community Hospital – watch video
Young Achiever Award
Our Winner
Klaudia Bielecki, Digital Mental Health Transformation Programme Manager, REAS
Finalists
- Michael Boyle, Clerical Officer, Health Records – Patient Appointments, St. John’s Hospital
- Rachel Clarke, Acting Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician, St. John’s Hospital
Voluntary Service Award
Our Winner
- Zakariya Vansoh, Western General Hospital – watch video
Finalists
- Gordon Hardie, Vaccination Team, Craigmillar Medical Practice – watch video
- Mathilde Peace, Maternity Voices Partnership, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh – watch video
Best Example of Quality, Innovation and Productivity
Our Winner
- Nicola Walker, Technical Administrator, Medical Physics, St. John’s Hospital
Finalists
- East Lothian In-Reach Team, East Lothian Community Hospital / RIE
- Psychology Adding Value: Electronic Screening (PAVES), Royal Hospital Children and Young People
Respect for Others Award
Our Winner
- Wafaa Salama, Project Manager, Screening and Early Detection Team, Public Health and Health Policy, Astley Ainslie Hospital
Finalists
- Caroline Shilton, Public Involvement Officer, Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership
- Natasha Berry, Psychological Therapist, Veteran’s First Point Centre, Lothian
Caring Champion of the Year
Our Winner
- Maisie Davidson, Activity Coordinator, Rose Lane Ward, Midlothian Community Hospital
Finalists
- Andrew Campbelton, Nursing Assistant, Addictions Team, West Lothian Civic Centre
- Louise Blyth, Clinical Nurse Manager, Acute Services, Western General Hospital
Leadership Excellence Award
Our Winner
- Nora Murray-Cavanagh, Clinical Lead GP, Wester Hailes Medical Practice
Finalists
- Angela Neil, Clinical Facilitator, Midlothian Community Hospital
- David Carmichael, Clinical Psychologist, St. John’s Hospital
Lynn Jackson Nurse of the Year Award
Our Winner
- Kirsten Smith, Senior Charge Nurse, Acute Medicine, Western General Hospital
Finalists
- Ego Olori, Health Visitor, Howden Health Centre
- Louise Rich, Deputy Charge Nurse, Haematology, Western General Hospital
Tom Waterson Award
Our Winner
- Yvonne Buchanan, Domestic, Critical Care, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
Finalists
- Fay Wood, Domestic, Mental Health and SMD, Craigroyston Clinic
- Jim Stirling, Porter, St. John’s Hospital
Chair’s Award
Our Winner
Green Theatres Anaesthetists Team
