Nominate Community Pride’s Health Service Hero 2026

Nominations for the annual event, held by The Press, have been coming in thick and fast – but readers are being reminded that they still have time to vote for a special person or group who go above and beyond in their duties.  

The first voting stage of the competition will end on June 5 – with finalists invited to a glittering award ceremony at York Racecourse on Thursday (September 5).

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We have 11 different award categories this year and featured among these is Health Service Hero.

The Press is searching for an unsung healthcare worker whose dedication to their patients and work is second to none.

Last year, we presented Chloe Slater with the award.

Chloe was recognised for her efforts on York Hospital’s maternity unit supporting vulnerable women and babies by organising a collection to help refugee families at Christmas.

Speaking about Chloe, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: “Chloe collected donations of essential items such as nappies and baby grows to make sure the new mums, many of whom arrived in York with nothing, had what they needed.”

At the time, Chloe said that winning the award meant an enormous amount, both professionally and personally.

She added: “Knowing that somewhere there is someone that really did believe in me enough to nominate me is something that I will always remember.”

Chloe had spoken about plans to extend her collection to become a year-round baby bank, with support from colleague and midwife Jill Robertson.

If you know someone like Chloe who deserves recognition, please nominate them by using the link here.

Other award categories include Against All Odds, Charity Fundraiser of the Year, Education Hero of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Young Person of the Year Award, Sports Person/Team of the Year, York Community Pride Outstanding Contribution Award, Carer of the Year, Best Community Project and School of the Year.

Nominations must include a supporting statement with each entry.