After a staggering 783 nominations, we are delighted to announce the finalists for our Frimley Health Annual Staff Awards 2025. 

In September, after all the nominations had been received, a panel of 16 judges from across the Trust took their time to carefully review each nomination. Their generous contribution helped us identify this year’s finalists: an inspiring group of individuals and teams who exemplify our values and make a real difference every day. 

Our fantastic 2025 Staff Award Finalists are: 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

  • Malathi Rajasekar – clinical educator 
  • Paul Foreman – building technician 
  • Samuel Adedigba – clinical specialist, hand therapist 

Efficiency Champion of the Year:

  • Karen West – orthopaedic kit co-ordinator 
  • Radiology bookings team and ultrasound team, Frimley Park 
  • Stephanie Deed – occupational therapist 

Improvement of the Year:

  • Aishworya Chalise – senior specialist nurse 
  • In-patient therapies care group, Heatherwood 
  • Pratichya Shahi Rana – matron, trauma and orthopaedics 

Outstanding Leader:

  • Louise McArthur – matron, outpatients on-site 
  • Lucy Tebbit – matron, accident and emergency, Wexham Park 
  • Tara Dutton – senior sister, ward F7 

Patient Voice:

  • Medical SDEC team, Frimley Park 
  • Silvia Marko – junior sister, Emergency Department, Wexham Park 
  • Sophie Hand – staff nurse, children’s ward, F1 

Rising Star:

  • Aqsa Shahzad – administrative assistant 
  • Dr Elizabeth Varghese – foundation year 3 
  • Preet Singh – senior physiotherapist 

Team Impact:

  • Acute oncology  
  • Dementia team  
  • Outpatients  
  • Wexham medical education team 

Trailblazer of the Year: 

  • Acute medicine physio team, Wexham Park 
  • Robert McFaul – lead radiographer 
  • Susan Gayle Celera Heinst – advanced clinical practitioner 

Unsung Contribution:

  • Brett Lee – security supervisor  
  • Gabrielle Willis – clinical specialist, occupational therapy 
  • Jennifer Brightman – clinical specialist, occupational therapy 

Volunteer of the Year: 

  • Billy Hunt 
  • Maya Jose  
  • Rodney Cook  

Each finalist has been invited to attend our Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 26 November at Windsor Racecourse, where the winners will be revealed in a celebration of excellence, teamwork and achievement. 

Vicki Blampied, head of employee experience, said; “It’s incredible to have so many nominations. It’s truly a reflection of the outstanding work happening across our Trust and the appreciation everyone has for one another. Every nomination tells a story of dedication, compassion, and excellence, and we’re so proud of the culture of recognition at the Trust.” 

“It’s wonderful that so many colleagues were nominated, and we’re currently in the process of writing to every one of them to say thank you. With so many heartfelt submissions, this will take a little time, but we’re committed to ensuring every nominee is celebrated. 

“Thank you once again to everyone who took the time to nominate a colleague, and to all of you who continue to make Frimley Health a place where people thrive and care shines through.”