Advancing Healthcare Awards UK 2025 | Championing Excellence
On 23rd May, the 2025 Advancing Healthcare Awards, held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London, celebrated two decades of excellence in healthcare science and allied health professions. The event featured new themes, additional supporters, and significant new sponsors, reflecting the growing importance and recognition of these fields in delivering high-quality patient care.
The day was a great success, celebrating the shortlisted nominees and winners of the 15 award categories. The categories covered a wide range of areas within healthcare and stretched across all four countries of the UK.
Our AHCS President-Elect, Professor Chris Hopkins said:
“It was a profound honour to stand among the exceptional individuals and teams being celebrated at the 20th anniversary of the Advancing Healthcare Awards. This event not only highlights the remarkable achievements of healthcare scientists and allied health professionals but also reinforces our collective commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.
As we navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare across the UK, the contributions of our scientific community are more critical than ever. The Academy for Healthcare Science remains steadfast in its support for initiatives that drive progress and inspire future generations. Let us continue to work together, breaking new ground and setting higher standards for the benefit of all.”
Chris Hopkins and Dr. Nolan Stain | Credit:
Richard Stubbs, Chair of the Health Innovation Network, joined attendees as the guest speaker and spoke to the importance of awards such as these and how the recognition of being nominated for awards gives the individuals and teams more power to make positive change.
Richard Stubbs | Credit:
Bridgitte Tetteh, presenter and journalist, BBC Radio Oxford and Radio Berkshire, was a fantastic host of the afternoon who spoke passionately about her own experiences with professions in the room.
Bridgitte Tetteh | Credit:
The guests were treated to a special performance from vocal group, Viva Acapella.
Viva Acapella | Credit:
AHCS would like to give a huge congratulations to all shortlisted nominees and winners across the 15 categories.
We would like to give a special congratulations to the winners of the two AHCS sponsored awards from the ceremony:
My Inspiration: The AHCS Award for the most inspiring leader
Dr Nolan Stain, Head of Cardiorespiratory Physiology, Barts Health NHS Trust
On receiving the award, Nolan said:
“I’m honoured and humbled to receive this leadership award. I would like to thank the Academy for shining a light on the work of healthcare scientists, and the AHA and Chamberlain Dunn for hosting and organising this event. I’m grateful to my team for their support and dedication — I share this award with them and with other neurodiverse leaders. One of the things I enjoy most about leadership is how my team and I learn from each other.”
Bridgitte Tetteh, Nolan Stain and Chris Hopkins | Credit:
The Lightbulb Moment: driving forward patient safety
Nana Odom, Head of Clinical engineering, Cleveland Clinic, London
On receiving the award, Nana said:
“Winning this award for driving patient safety is a meaningful recognition not only of my efforts but also of the vital contributions made by all clinical engineers. I view this honour as both a personal milestone and a professional commitment. It reinforces the importance of advancing patient safety through the combination of engineering expertise, teamwork, continuous improvement and leadership, while also championing diversity within the profession. This award celebrates the achievements that arise from my passion, drive for innovation, and collaborative spirit ; all dedicated to making healthcare safer for everyone.”
Bridgitte Tetteh, John Stevens and Nana Odom | Credit:
At the end of the ceremony, Alison Dunn, Joint Managing Director at Chamberlain Dunn, was presented with flowers by Janet Monkman, CEO of AHCS and a lifelong friend, in recognition of her unwavering dedication to promoting Healthcare Science and her invaluable support throughout Janet’s career. As this marks Alison’s final awards event, we extend our heartfelt thanks on behalf of everyone at AHCS for her outstanding contributions and lasting impact on the profession.
Janet Monkman and Alison Dunn
