Held on 23rd January 2026 at the National Activity Conference, the National Activity Awards celebrated outstanding work across nine categories — from individual practitioners to whole-organisation transformations. Every winner here represents the best of what activity provision can be.
The 2026 ceremony brought together over 400 practitioners, care leaders, families and sector partners at [venue, Liverpool] — a black-tie celebration of the people whose work transforms care every day. Every winner was selected from a strong field of nominations representing services, practitioners and partnerships from across the UK.
The work celebrated this year ranged from individual practitioners delivering extraordinary engagement to whole-organisation cultural transformations. What unites them is what unites the best of our sector: creativity, dedication, and an unwavering focus on the people they serve.
Jessica Ingersent, Culm Valley Care Centre – Halcyon Care
Stacy Sandham, Ashbourne Lodge – Millford Care
Emily Carver, Maycroft Manor – Hallmark Luxury Care Homes
Lifestyle Team – Runwood Homes
Chorleywood Manor Wellbeing Team – Avery Healthcare
Milford House Activity Team – Barchester Healthcare
Geoff Pride – Cinnamon Care Collection
Naomi Daglish – Advinia Healthcare
Sajal Rai, Bourley Grange – Care UK
Andy Rogers, Borovere Care Home – Greensleeves Care
Carly Johns – Hillside Care Homes
Park House Sandhills Singers – Springcare
Cinnamon Care Collection
List finalists here
