OSCARS 2026: Meet the finalists of the Environmental Impact 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.
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be showcasing our finalists ahead of the final reveal at the awards evening. Today, we’re sharing our wonderful finalists for the Environmental Impact Award.
The Environmental Impact Award recognises the achievements of an individual or team who has implemented environmental improvements in their area of work. The improvement may be in a clinical or non-clinical setting and relate to any area of environmental management.
First of our finalists is our Facilities Teams - North and South, whose commitment to reducing food waste is making a significant difference across Nottinghamshire Healthcare. They have reduced food waste by 10.8% in 2025/26 by identifying opportunities to embed more sustainable practices into day-to-day operations.
The next finalist is the Community Health and Specialist Services Transformation Project Team. The team created an innovative resource-sharing network that is reducing waste, saving money and supporting sustainability across the Trust. In just six months, 360 items of surplus uniform have been reused, generating savings of more than £4,100 and preventing 2.75 tonnes of CO₂e emissions. It’s not been expanded to include equipment and stationery.
The third finalist is Lucy whose work as a Nature Recovery Ranger is helping transform green spaces across Nottinghamshire Healthcare. Working in partnership with the Centre for Sustainability, Lucy has enhanced outdoor spaces that support wellbeing, recovery and connection with nature. Lucy has led on the redeveloped of Hopewood’s wildlife area to supporting projects at Blossomwood and Sherwood Oaks to create greener, more welcoming environments for patients, colleagues and our local community.
Completing our Environmental Impact Award shortlist is the Live Team and Green Space Volunteers who have created something truly special with Highbury Community Garden, a thriving space for wellbeing, recovery and connection. The garden provides a welcoming environment for patients, colleagues, volunteers and the wider community, supporting nature-based activities, events and opportunities to build confidence and purpose. It is enjoyed by all wards on the site, as well as community groups including the Peer Support Dementia Hub.
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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