Paget’s People awards winners 2024 hailed for dedication

The James Paget University Hospital celebrated its staff at its annual Paget’s People awards evening.

Catering Team winners of Team of the Year Non-Clinical, sponsored by Plumbase. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital) More than 200 people turned out at Great Yarmouth Town Hall on Friday, October 18 as winners across 17 award categories were crowned - after they'd been selected from more than 800 nominations from patients and staff at the hospital.

Chris Blyth, Maricia McHugh and Daryl Bourn winners of the Working Together award sponsored by RG Carter. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital) With the ceremony supported and delivered by the James Paget Hospital charity, the award categories were sponsored by companies and patients who showed their recognition of the hospital and the hard working staff.

Devender Khurana winner of Respect Award sponsored by Tesco Great Yarmouth. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital)

The Gold Patient Choice award, sponsored by the Eastern Daily Press, was won by Luana Silva - a Registered Nurse Associate who was praised for the care they provided to a palliative care patient.

Luana Silva winner of EDP Patient Choice award, with Anthony Carroll Editor Weeklies. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital) Described as a dependable, well valued member of the CT and MRI department, Fabian Yaxley won the Paget’s Person of the Year in the Clinical category.

Ben Smouton, who goes above and beyond to maintain services in theatres, won the Paget’s Person of the Year in the Non-Clinical category.

Ben Smouton winner of Person of the year Non-Clinical sponsored by Tesco Lowestoft. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital)

The Team of the Year award in the Non-Clinical category, went to the hospital’s Catering Team, who had overcome significant challenges in providing patients and staff with nutritious food options over the last year.

In the Clinical category, the Team of the Year went to Ward 17, who were commended for providing excellent care for both haematology and oncology patients, and their enthusiastic, knowledgeable nursing team. 

Jo Segasby, chief executive of the James Paget, presented a Commendation to Laura Jones for fostering a supportive learning environment.

Laura Jones winner of Chief Executive commendation sponsored by Haven Rotary. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital)

Mark Friend, chair of the James Paget, awarded the Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Research and Evaluation Service the Chair’s Commendation for their work in supporting over 30 projects to come to life through their scholarship programme.

The Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Research and Evaluation Service won the Chair’s Commendation, sponsored by Haven Rotary. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital) Winners and runners up

Team of the Year – Clinical

Winner - Ward 17; Runners up – Carlton Court, Ward 21

Team of the Year - Non-Clinical

Winner - Catering Team; Runner up – Mortuary & Bereavement Team

Paget’s Person of the Year – Clinical

Winner - Fabian Yaxley; Runners up – Donna Barber, Shelley Key

Paget’s Person of the Year - Non-Clinical

Winner - Benjamin Smouton; Runners up – Anne Piercy, Amy McDonald

Outstanding Leadership

Winner - Sarah Burroughs; Runners up – Lesley Flynn, Maureen Wasmuth

Sarah Burroughs winner of Outstanding Leadership, sponsored by Capsticks. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital) Change Leader

Winner - Jonty Yazbek; Runners up – Helen Hall, Barry Pinkney

Jonty Yazbek winner of Change Leader award, sponsored by Capsticks. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital) Learning Into Action

Winner - Ward based Clinical Pharmacy Team; Runner up – Natalie Brooks

Ward Based Clinical Pharmacy technicians winners of Learning into Action award, sponsored by Morgan Sindall. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital) Volunteer of the Year

Winner - Jeffrey Drayton; Runners up – Adam Thurston, Lisa Hutchinson

Jeffrey Drayton winner of volunteer of the year sponsored by Morgan Sindall. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital) Rising Star

Winner - Jess Webster; Runners up – Daisy Jones, Anne Willis

Jess Webster, winner of Rising Star award sponsored by HR2. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital)

EDP Gold Patient Choice

Winner - Luana Silva, Runners up – Sandra Chapman Unit, Rebecca Wiltshire

Working Together

Winner - Chris Blyth, Marica McHugh, and Daryl Bourn; Runners up – Emma Jones, Ward 7

Respect Award

Winner - Devender Khurana; Runners up – Peter Huttley, Marie Denby

Theatres Green Action Working Group, winner of Sustainability Award sponsored by Darwin. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital) Sustainability Award

Winner - Theatres Green Action Working Group; Runners up - Digital Heath Tech Support Team, Surgical Assessment Unit

Tia's Treasures winner of Fundraiser of the Year sponsored by Tesco Caister. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital) Fundraiser of the Year Award

Winner - Tia's Treasures; Runners up – Jasmine Sanghera, Laura Hartwell

Susan Pinkney, winner of Governors Award sponsored by Mr Briggs. Picture: James Paget University Hospital (Image: James Paget University Hospital)

Governors' Award

Winner - Susan Pinkney

Chair Commendation

Winner - Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Research and Evaluation Service

Chief Executive Commendation

Winner – Laura Jones