Finalists
The 2026 shortlist has now been revealed
Celebrating Success Awards – 2026 Finalists
Health Hero
Finalists
- Amanda Kerr, Rheumatology Secretary, St Johns Hospital
- Carol Fullerton, Community Midwife, Tollcross Community Midwife Team
- Kirsty McEwan, Charge Nurse, Regional Eating Disorder Unit, St Johns Hospital
Team of the Year
Finalists
- Corporate Nursing (Supplementary Staffing, eRostering, ITS & Generic Nursing & Midwifery, Recruitment Services), Comely Bank
- Practice Mental Health Nurse Service, West Lothian
- Spinal Integrated MSK (iMSK), Physiotherapy Team, NHS Lothian
Staff Member of the Year
Finalists
- Hannah Reid, Registered Midwife, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
- Katy Nixon, Community Mental Health Nurse, Midlothian Substance Use Service
- Lucy Miller, Clinical Scientist, Blood Science Laboratories, Western General Hospital
Young Achiever Award
Finalists
- Bobby Wymer, Trainee Mental Health Nurse, Royal Edinburgh Hospital
- Chris Suttie, Estates & Facilities Project Manager, NHS Lothian
- Ellie Rodgers, Health Care Assistant Practitioner, Findlay Community Hospital
Voluntary Service Award
Finalists
- Malcolm Kirby, Chair, Red Dot Radio
- Kosar Bibi, Volunteer Driver, Flow Centre
- Volunteer Mentors, NHS Lothian
Best Example of Quality, Innovation and Productivity
Finalists
- Laura Cadden, Treatment Room Nurse, Community Treatment and Care Services, West Lothian
- Medical Paediatrics – Cluster Interface Model Team, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
- Thivya Jevanesan, Quality Improvement Advisor, Western General Hospital
Respect for Others Award
Finalists
- Daniel McGalpine, Community Psychiatric Nurse, West Lothian Community Mental Health Team
- Katy Nixon, Community Mental Health Nurse, Midlothian Substance Use Service
- Rachel Porter, Doctor, Medicine of the Elderly, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Caring Champion of the Year
Finalists
- Andrew Williams, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Endoscopy, NHS Lothian
- Christine Wood, Charge Midwife, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
- Tania Lynch, Nursing Assistant, Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Leadership Excellence Award
Finalists
- Ann Jarvie, Principal Biomedical Scientist, Laboratory Medicine, Western General Hospital
- Emma Edington, Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 17, St Johns Hospital
- Jenni Crane, Clinical Director & Infectious Diseases Consultant, Acute & General Medicine, Western General Hospital
Lynn Jackson Nurse of the Year Award
Finalists
- Hilary Sharp, Spinal Liaison Nurse, Scottish National Spine Service
- Fiona Oliver, Senior Charge Nurse, Paediatric Emergency Department, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
- Leanne Warren, Senior Charge Nurse, Learning Disability Inpatient Service, Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Chair’s Award
Finalists
- Belinda Wilson, Programme Manager Falls, Allied Health Professions
- Lee Clark, Primary Care Planning and Premises Development Manager, Primary Care
- Tanya Pauw, Team Lead Radiographer, Western General Hospital
Tom Waterson Award
Finalists
- Alex Ogg, Portering Supervisor, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
- George Vint, Head Porter, Royal Edinburgh Hospital
- Shauna Tait, Domestic Assistant, Western General Hospital
