The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has announced the shortlist for the NACC Awards 2023.

The winners of the six categories will be revealed at a gala awards dinner on 5 October at the NACC Training & Development Forum at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham.

The awards recognise teams and individuals that have shown dedication and innovation within the care catering sector.

Sue Cawthray, national chair of the NACC, said: “Huge congratulations to all this year’s shortlisted finalists. Care catering professionals are some of the best unsung heroes as they continue to work and care for older and vulnerable people in incredibly challenging circumstances – from staff shortages to the cost of living crisis and supply chain issues, they continue to shine and inspire. I wish all the finalists the very best of luck!”

The NACC Awards 2023 finalists

Care Establishment of the Year Award, sponsored by allmanhall

• Heritage Manor, West Eaton
• St John’s House, Castlemeadow
• Highmarket House, Care UK
• Candlewood House, TLC

Meals on Wheels Award, sponsored by apetito

• Food Train Ltd
• Molesey Centre for the Community
• Health and Independent Living Support, West Sussex
• My Chef, Meals on Wheels

Catering Team of the Year Award, sponsored by Major International

• Hotel Services Catering Team, FSCH Group
• Renaissance Care Chefs, Renaissance Care
• HC-One Catering Team
• Edgbaston Manor, Care UK

Catering Manager of the Year Award, sponsored by Unilever Food Solutions

• Stuart Middleton, Renaissance Care
• Majlinda Ndoj, Cooperscroft Care Home – TLC Group
• Andrew Mussett, Care UK
• Jody Marshall, Meallmore Ltd
• Gareth Cartledge, Avery Healthcare Group

Our Care Catering Hero Award, sponsored by Bidfood

• Julie Setterfield, Elmbridge Borough Council
• Rachel Keys, HC-One
• Nicola Bushell, The Royal Star & Garter, Signature Dining

The Bev Puxley Award, sponsored by Worshipful Company of Cooks*

• Valerie Kelly, Houndswood House, Brigterkind Ltd
• Chris Bonner, HC-One
• Jody Marshall, Meallmore Ltd

The winners of the following awards will also be honoured at the dinner

• NACC Region of the Year Award, sponsored by Meiko
• Pam Rhodes Award, sponsored by Winterhalter
• National Chair’s Award