South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS awards to celebrate staff

The South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) held its fourth annual Staff Recognition Awards to celebrate staff who “go above and beyond” to support the Trust’s vision of “Excellence in all that we do.”

Nominations were made by colleagues from across the trust, covering teams and individuals working in community services, hospitals and support roles.

Ken Bremner MBE, chief executive of STSFT, said: “Each year, our Staff Recognition Awards provide a powerful reminder of the incredible people who make up our Trust.

“The quality and volume of nominations reflect the dedication, compassion and professionalism shown by colleagues every single day.

“We saw outstanding examples of people going above and beyond for patients, supporting one another as teams, and living our values in everything they do.

“While these awards recognise just a snapshot of the amazing work taking place across our services, they give us a vital opportunity to pause, say thank you, and celebrate those who are making a real difference for our communities.”

This year’s event received more than 450 nominations across 16 categories, highlighting excellence in patient care, leadership, innovation, and sustainability.

The nominations also highlighted unsung heroes and those whose careers have been dedicated to helping others, including recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The ceremony was held at the Beacon of Light in Sunderland.

Mr Bremner said: “On behalf of our governors, board and executive team, I would like to congratulate all those who were nominated and recognised this year, and thank everyone involved in making the evening such a memorable celebration.”

The awards night was made possible thanks to support from sponsors including the trust’s own STS Charity, NHS Professionals, Spark TSL, Trustmarque, Health Innovation North East and north Cumbria, DAC Beachcroft, National Institute for Health and Care Research, and Serve and Protect.

Additional backing came from Choice, the trust’s wholly-owned subsidiary for estates and facilities services.

The event not only celebrated individual achievement but also reinforced the importance of teamwork and shared values across the trust.

It served as an opportunity to formally thank staff who contribute daily to improving patient experiences and delivering high-quality care throughout the region.