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Royal Surrey Stars 2026 finalists revealed
The finalists for the Royal Surrey Stars 2026 awards have been announced, recognising the exceptional individuals and teams who make a positive difference to patients, colleagues and services across Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust every day.
A record number of nominations were received this year for the Patients’ Choice awards for outstanding individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond in their roles. The nominations highlighted the professionalism, kindness and collaborative working that underpin the high-quality care delivered across the Trust.
Following a rigorous judging process, finalists have been shortlisted across 14 award categories. The strength and breadth of nominations reflected the dedication and commitment of staff from a wide range of services.
Joss Bigmore, Chair of the Trust, said:
"Choosing the finalists was no easy task. Every nomination received this year reflected the incredible dedication, innovation and compassion of our staff, as well as the pride they take in supporting one another. Congratulations to our finalists and to everyone who was nominated on this well-deserved recognition."
The finalists will be invited to attend the Royal Surrey Stars Awards 2026 later in the year at Guildford's Harbour Hotel, where winners will be announced during a special evening celebrating excellence across the organisation.
The Trust would like to extend its sincere thanks to the sponsors whose generosity makes the event possible. This year's headline sponsors are Medirest and MTX Contracts Ltd.
Additional support has been provided by Wavenet UK Ltd, Russell Cawberry, Quantum Pharmaceutical Limited and Royal Surrey Charity.
Royal Surrey Stars finalists 2026
Access and Medicine Champion
- Amber Kochar-Crain
- Chalce Padernal
- Emily Dryburgh
Adult Community Health Services Champion
- Kate Wickham
- Leemajors Lee
- Sian Hine
Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services
- Dr Hitesh Mathew
- Endoscopy Team
- Tracy Dowdall
Oncology Champion
- Dr Katie Wood
- Pablo Ruibal
- Radiotherapy Planning Tea
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Surgery Champion
- Dr Katie Wimble
- Edwina Attwood
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- Leslie Seymour
Women and Children Champion
- Bev West
- Marie Robinson
- Nichola Waghorn
Corporate Services Champion
- Information Technology Team
- Paul Lawrence
- Patient Safety & Quality Governance Team
Rising Star
- Claire Froud
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- Cheryl Johnson
- Dr Christopher Harte
Innovation Impact Award
- Enhanced Care Team
- Erika Pino
- Jill Kyle
Leader/Mentor of the Year
- Donna Clements
- Dr Georgina Blanco
- Omotomilola (Tomi) Shitta
Volunteer of the Year
- Fountain Centre Gardening Team - Ray Beard and Sally Needell
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- Kathy Corking
- Paul Salt
Charity Inspiration Award
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Patients’ Choice Award - Individual
- Mr Jonathan Horsnell
- Mr Murthy Kusuma
- Sara Wills Percy
Patients’ Choice Award - Team
- Compton Ward
- Surgical Skin Cancer Team: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Joanna Self & Nikki Chew Surgeon, Mr Farrokh Pakzad
- Drive-by Pharmacy