Expanding Horizons Shines at the Great British Care Awards and Welsh Care Awards

Expanding Horizons is proud to celebrate an incredible season of recognition across Wales, with multiple wins at the Great British Care Awards (GBCA) – Wales Regional Final and a prestigious accolade at the Welsh Care Awards.

At the GBCA Wales Regional Final in Cardiff, our team achieved four major wins and recognition across nine categories — a true reflection of the dedication, passion, and excellence that define our services.

Winners:

Home Care Team Award – Expanding Horizons Team

Support Worker Award – Paul Howells

Care Assessor Award – Leah Webb

Workforce Development Award – Aimee Green

Highly Commended:

Laura Johnson – Support Worker

Terry Evans – Putting People First

People & Culture Team – The 3 Rs (Recruitment, Retention & Recognition)

Finalists:

Zoe Evans – Frontline Leader Award

Lauren Blanning – Home Care Registered Manager Award

These nominations and awards recognise the incredible commitment of every individual across Expanding Horizons — from frontline teams to leadership — working together to deliver care that is Caring, Responsive, Effective, Well-led, and Safe (CREWS).

Adding to the celebrations, Aimee Green, our Workforce Development Lead, was also recognised at the Welsh Care Awards, receiving national recognition for her outstanding contribution to Learning and Development in Social Care. Aimee’s passion for empowering others through training and professional growth reflects our belief that great care starts with great people.

CEO Ellis Jenkins said:

“These awards are a huge testament to the people behind Expanding Horizons — those who go above and beyond every day to make a difference in someone’s life. Seeing so many of our team recognised at both regional and national level makes me incredibly proud.”

This recognition marks another milestone in Expanding Horizons’ journey as the organisation continues to invest in people, innovation, and quality — ensuring that care across South Wales remains personal, progressive, and driven by purpose.