Trust celebrates Excellence at annual staff awards

On Thursday 14 May, colleagues from across the Trust came together at a special awards ceremony to celebrate the very best of our staff, teams, and volunteers.

At Wakefield Trinity RLFC DIY Kitchens Stadium, the winners of the 2026 Excellence awards were announced across four individual and six team categories.

The evening was opened by chief executive Mark Brooks and chair Marie Burnham, who welcomed attendees with a reflection on successes and achievements from the year.

They also gave thanks to the sponsors of the event – Ayre, C.D. Potter & Sons Ltd, Hill Dickinson, Leyden Delta, and Wavenet.

The winners were then revealed, recognising rising stars, unsung heroes, and teams delivering outstanding value and quality care.

Chief executive Mark Brooks returned to the stage to present a special award to chair Marie Burnham in recognition of her exceptional service as Trust chair.

Mark Brooks said: “This was a fantastic night which gave us an opportunity to honour everyone who has worked so hard over the past year to deliver excellence in everything from leading well, working sustainably, and providing compassionate care. I’d like to congratulate all our winners, and thank all our staff whose hard work and dedication they exemplify.”