Nominations for the annual Oxfordshire Care Awards are now open.
The event recognises top-performing individuals and organisations in adult social care across the county.
The Oxfordshire Association of Care Providers, Carers Oxfordshire, and Age UK Oxfordshire are hosting the awards, which have the support of Oxfordshire County Council.
Scheduled for June 17 at the Voco Oxford Thames Hotel in Sandford-on-Thames, the ceremony will bring together unpaid carers, members of the community, voluntary sector representatives, and both statutory and independent care providers.
Councillor Tim Bearder, Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet member for adult social care, said: "The Oxfordshire Care Awards is one of the most important events of the year, giving us all the opportunity to celebrate the inspirational people who provide support to adults in our county.
“From unpaid carers and those who work in the voluntary sector, to homecare providers and inspirational leaders in the sector, it’s an honour to be involved in this event."
The award categories include the Care Home Worker Award, the Inspiration Award, the Digital Social Care Hero Award, and the Frontline Leaders Award.
Eddy McDowall, CEO of The Oxfordshire Association of Care Providers, said: "These uplifting awards give us all the opportunity to say thank you to the inspirational people working hard in the community and care services across Oxfordshire every day."
The deadline for submitting nominations is 5pm on April 26.
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