OSCARS 2026: Meet the finalists of the Educator of the Year Award
Nottinghamshire Healthcare is counting down to the Outstanding Service Contribution and Recognition Scheme (OSCARS) Awards Ceremony on 6 November. The OSCARS celebrates the dedication of our volunteers, colleagues and Bank workforce. It’s an opportunity to recognise the people whose hard work, compassion and commitment make a positive difference to the communities we serve.
This year, we received almost 900 nominations from patients, carers and colleagues. After weeks of carefully reviewing every entry, our judges have selected the finalists for the 2025/26 OSCARS.
Today we’re highlighting our Educator of the Year finalists. This award recognises an individual or team who has shown exceptional commitment to helping colleagues or students on placement learn, grow and reach their full potential.
Lucy Paine is our first shortlisted nominee. She has been nominated for the welcoming and inclusive learning environment she created where students feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Through meaningful clinical learning opportunities, patient guidance and unwavering encouragement, she helps learners build confidence, develop their skills and reach their potential.
Our second finalist is James, whose exceptional commitment as a Practice Educator is helping to shape the next generation of Occupational Therapists. James creates a supportive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to grow in confidence, develop their clinical reasoning and strengthen their professional identity. Through dedicated supervision, constructive feedback and a genuine commitment to each learner's development, he empowers students to achieve their full potential.
Next, our third finalist is Claire. She was nominated by one of her students for the lasting impact she has made through her dedication to supporting and developing the next generation of Occupational Therapists. As a Practice Educator, she creates a positive and encouraging learning environment where students are empowered to build confidence, develop independence and strengthen their clinical skills.
Julia is our fourth finalist for the award. Julia has made a remarkable impact on nurse education, empowering colleagues with the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to succeed in community nursing. Through structured inductions, personalised learning plans and ongoing support, Julia creates a positive and inclusive learning environment where colleagues feel valued, encouraged and able to reach their full potential.
We’ll be announcing the winner on 6 November on our website and social media channels.
Our awards wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Our Gold sponsors are TPP, Isla Health, The Compassionate Mind Foundation, Hill Dickinson and BT. We've also been supported by Fleet Care Ltd, Mills & Reeve and Merrymeet Marketing.
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