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FINALISTS have been announced for the inaugural Bradford Cares Excellence Awards.
The awards celebrate outstanding individuals and teams working in adult social care across the Bradford district.
Winners will be revealed during a ceremony at the Cedar Court Hotel on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Louise Bestwick, chief executive of the Bradford Care Association, said: "We’re really excited to be staging the first ever Bradford Cares Excellence Awards to highlight and celebrate the amazing people working in adult social care in Bradford.
"Everyone’s looking forward to the awards ceremony, which will be a memorable occasion for everyone involved, from our nominees and winners to our sponsors and special guests."
A total of 156 people and teams were nominated by care professionals, service users, and the public.
Judges selected 30 finalists across 10 award categories.
Sam Dawson, Bradford Cares Quality Lead, said: "It was a real privilege to be part of the judging panel.
"Reading through the nominations genuinely gave me that warm, fuzzy feeling – they were such a lovely reminder of the brilliant work, care and commitment happening every day across the Bradford district."
The awards are organised by the Bradford Care Association.
Finalists include Kumbirayi Shenje, Rachel Pountney and Courtney Kozlow.
The full list of finalists can be found HERE.