Nominations are open for the Quality in Care Awards 2026
These awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate excellence and shine a spotlight on the incredible work taking place every day across the adult social care sector in Leeds.
The Leeds Quality in Care Awards are delivered by Leeds City Council in partnership with Leeds Care Association.
Shortlisted nominees will be invited to a celebration event on Monday 23rd November, where overall winners will be announced.
Award Categories
- Best inclusive recruitment and retention initiative
- Most innovative approach to supporting independence, choice and control
- Most inclusive service provision
- Digital innovation
- Excellence in end of life care
- Volunteer of the year
- Registered Manager of the year
- Social Care Nurse of the year
- Established paid care or support worker of the year
- New paid care or support worker of the year
- Unpaid Carer Celebration
- Outstanding contribution to social care
Find out more about the twelve nomination categories here
We are particularly keen to encourage nominations for the Volunteer of the Year award category.
This category recognises individuals who give their time freely to make a positive impact in adult social care through their selfless commitment, dedication and contribution to the sector. It recognises volunteers who have built strong relationships with staff and the people they support, helping to enhance both the quality and effectiveness of services.
If you know someone who deserves recognition, now is the time to nominate.
Nominations close on Friday 10th July.
Find out more and submit a nomination: https://bit.ly/qica26-outreach
