Hospice UK Awards

Rachel Overfield, CEO of Compton Care Hospice, collects the Anne, Duchess of Norfolk Volunteer of the Year Award 2024 on behalf of Harbhajan Surj

The Hospice UK Awards, kindly supported by the National Garden Scheme, celebrate the innovative work taking place in hospices and palliative care organisations across the UK, and the people involved with them.

The 2025 awards will open for entries on 30 June 2025 and will be awarded at our National Conference Liverpool in November.

About the Hospice UK Awards

The Hospice UK Awards are a much anticipated part of our annual National Conference. 

They are your opportunity to recognise and celebrate the hard work that has been done during the past 12 months and the lasting impact it will have. 

Across the categories, we are looking for stand out individuals and teams that will inspire other hospices and palliative care organisations. We want to celebrate the difference the winners have made to people and their families facing the end of life. 

Why enter?

Entering the Hospice UK awards is your chance to champion the work you and the end of life care and palliative care sector do.

If you have worked with someone whose contribution, dedication and passion for high quality care has gone above and beyond, inspired you, or improved the way you and your team work, then let us know and nominate them for our awards this year! 

Entries for the 2025 Hospice UK Awards will open on 30 June 2025.

The deadline for submitting entries and nominations is 5pm on Monday 8 September 2025. 

The winners will be announced at our National Conference which takes place in Liverpool from 25-27 November 2025.

Hospice UK Award Categories

Explore the award categories, find out what the judges are looking for and make your nomination.

Aaron Salter, Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent, is the 2024 winner of the Digital Champion Award at the Hospice UK Conference

Digital Champion Award

This award recognises the work of an individual who has passionately promoted the use of technology or digital ways of working in a hospice or palliative care organisation.
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Jennifer Hadley, Garden House Hospice Care, is the winner of the Innovator in Care Award 2024 - at the Hospice UK Awards

Innovator in Care Award

This ward recognises the work of an individual or team in hospice or palliative care who has improved the experience of people with a progressive and life-threatening condition.
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Keech Hospice Care’s learning and community team are the 2024 winners of the Improving Inclusivity Award at the Hospice UK Conference

Improving Inclusivity Award

This award recognises the work of an individual or team who has addressed inequality in their community and/or promoted equality, diversity and inclusion within their organisation.
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Rachel Overfield, CEO of Compton Care Hospice, collects the Anne, Duchess of Norfolk Volunteer of the Year Award 2024 on behalf of Harbhajan Surj

Anne, Duchess of Norfolk Volunteer of the Year Award

This Award is given in recognition of the dedication and commitment made by an individual to their local hospice or palliative care organisation.
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David Waughman, St Columba’s Hospice Care (pictured right) is the 2024 winner of the Volunteer Gardener of the Year Award at the Hospice UK Conference

Volunteer Gardener of the Year Award

The Volunteer Gardener of the Year Award is given in recognition of the outstanding contribution made by an individual to a hospice or palliative care organisation's gardens.
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Dr Adam Baker, Weston Hospicecare, is the 2024 Emerging Leader of the Year Award, announced at the Hospice UK National Conference

Emerging Leader of the Year Award

The Emerging Leader of the Year Award recognises individuals who demonstrate exceptional potential, promise, and leadership qualities early in their hospice careers.
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Sophie Andrews OBE, Chief Executive of Noah's Ark Children's Hospice, receives the Michael Howard Hospice Team of the Year award 2024

Michael Howard Award for Hospice Team of the Year

This Award recognises the achievements of a specific hospice team working together to improve outcomes and deliver exceptional results.
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Innovation in Income Generation Award 2024: winner announced

Innovation in Income Generation Award

This award recognises the importance of innovation in income generation, for teams who have shown innovative practice and raised significant income to support the work of a hospice...
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The National Garden Scheme is the largest funder of our work. They have donated more than £6.5million in support of hospice care since 1996.

The Hospice UK Awards are kindly supported by the National Garden Scheme.

Hospice UK has announced the winners of its 2024 Awards at the annual National Conference, which took place this year in Glasgow

Hospice UK 2024 Award Winners announced

Hospice UK has announced the winners of its 2024 Awards at the annual National Conference, which took place this year in Glasgow. The awards are kindly supported by the National Ga...

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A photo showing the ACC in Liverpool, venue of the 2023 National Conference

Hospice UK National Conference

Hospice UK's annual National Conference 2025 will take place in Liverpool from 25 – 27 November.

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