On 26th February 2026, teams from across all of our homes came together for the Marton Care Home Awards, held at the Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham. The evening celebrated the dedication, compassion, and outstanding contributions of our staff, recognising the incredible care delivered every day within our homes and communities.
The awards highlighted individuals and teams who go above and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and celebrating the remarkable impact of care delivered with heart.
Celebrating Excellence Across Marton Care Homes
The awards for the evening were presented by Kirsty Crozier, Managing Director, with support from Executive Chairman Richard Hoggart and Chief Executive Officer Steven Davis.
In total, 13 awards were presented, shining a light on excellence in care, leadership, teamwork, and dedication across all of our Marton Care homes.
A Night of Celebration
To give the awards an interactive feel, Tobias Parry from the recruitment team took on the role of Quiz Master, hosting two quizzes, games, and a raffle for guests. Tables quickly became competitive during the quizzes, while the raffle proved to be a big hit with prizes kindly supplied by event sponsors.
The evening brought colleagues together from across the group to celebrate achievements, share stories, and recognise the dedication that makes Marton homes such special places to live and work.
Honouring Outstanding Individuals and Teams
With 13 different awards presented throughout the evening, one of the main highlights from the ceremony was the Care Home of the Year award, where Botham Hall were crowned this year’s winner in recognition of their exceptional standards of care.
The Care Home Manager of the Year award went to Angela Hutchinson, Manager at Grosvenor Park Care Home, celebrating her leadership and dedication to person-centred care.
For Inspirational Leader of the Year, the award was presented to Elita Klive, Care Home Manager at Dene Grange Care Home for her outstanding contribution and leadership within the home.
Award Comments
Richard Hoggart, Executive Chairman:
“Events like the Marton Care Home Awards are incredibly important because they shine a light on the dedication, compassion and professionalism shown by our teams every single day. Seeing colleagues from across our homes come together to celebrate their achievements is truly inspiring. I am immensely proud of everyone who was nominated and the difference they make to the lives of our residents and their families.”
Steven Davis, Chief Executive Officer:
“The Marton Care Home Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the outstanding individuals and teams who consistently go above and beyond in their roles. The standard of nominations this year has been exceptional and reflects the passion, teamwork and commitment that exists across all of our homes. Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists for the incredible work they do each day to support residents and create welcoming, caring communities.”
Kirsty Crozier, Managing Director:
“These awards are a wonderful way for us to celebrate the people who truly embody the values of Marton Care Homes. It was fantastic to see so many colleagues come together for an evening that recognised the hard work, kindness and dedication that make such a difference in our homes. I would like to congratulate everyone who was nominated, and especially our winners, for their outstanding contributions.”
Highlighted Winners and Nominees
Home Manager of the Year:
Angela Hutchinson at Grosvenor Park (Winner)
Emma Bingham at Hillview
Sarah Jones at Langley Park
Care Home of the Year:
Botham Hall (Winner)
Dene Grange
Half Acre House
Inspirational Leader of the Year:
Elita Klive, Dene Grange (Winner)
Sparkle and Shine Award (Domestic Team):
Langley Park (Winner)
Botham Hall
Grosvenor Park
Catering Team of the Year:
Elm Bank (Winner)
Heywood Court
Hillview