Winner
Nominated Date - 23-01-2017
Nominee Name - Mr Eric Ormond
Nominee Service - This gentleman provides to and for our organisation

Nomination Details
Voluntary services to parent carer charities over many years. Eric is a wonderful gentleman and despite sometimes not being in such good health, he always attends our local coffee mornings and when he can he turns up at our other events, He always gives our group his full commitment and is always a pleasure to have in our company

2nd Place
Nominated Date - 15-05-2017
Nominee Name - Julie Appleyard, SALT Assistant. Lincs Community Health Services Trust
Nominee Service - Speech and Language Therapy

Nomination Details
Inspirational SALT support worker with Lincs Community Heath Team who "goes above and beyond" in her role to support children.

Julie delivered truly inspirational SALT sessions to my son.

She quickly got to know him and then created bespoke sessions for him.

I am certain that this 'above and beyond' support is the reason why he can now enjoy making friends and accessing the curriculum alongside his classmates.

3rd Place
Nominated Date - 02-01-2017
Nominee Name - Ellen Smith
Nominee Service - Occupational Therapy ( Neuro rehabilitation Team - adults)

Nomination Details
An Occupational Therapist who has made the transition from child to adult services a positive experience, providing support and empathy.

Seeing clients "as people and not just their disability" Ellen was extremely empathetic without being patronising and completely understood that I was more than my Disability.

Ellen also made us all comfortable while discussing personal issues and went above and beyond with her helpful suggestions and practical advice.

She is a wonderful OT and will be missed by us all.

Nominated Date - 31-01-2017
Nominee Name - Anne Donnelly
Nominee Service - Teacher assistant

Nomination Details
A very dedicated Teaching Assistant who has worked for five years providing significant support and assistance along with the school SENCO team .

They have "all done wonders with my child, above the call of duty"

Nominated Date - 03-02-2017
Nominee Name - North end archery-jay
Nominee Service - Leisure

Nomination Details
An organisation which has encouraged whole family involvement, with a special nomination to coach Jay who "understands my son, and meets his needs, without any doubt"

Nominated Date - 01-03-2017
Nominee Name - Michelle Davis
Nominee Service - Monthly help sessions at coffee mornings and general support

Nomination Details
A tireless LPCF volunteer who enthusiastically works to signpost parents to information and resources for the benefit of their families. She has " a massive impact on all parents connected with her, making a huge difference to their morale "

Nominated Date - 16-03-2017
Nominee Name - Nikki Spicer (Liaise)
Nominee Service -

Nomination Details
A parent carer working for Liaise who gives more than her role requires to assist and support parents and carers in challenging situations when working through obtaining and managing EHC plans.

Nikki is " a dedicated member of the liaise team and shows that she has parents best interests at heart "

Nominated Date - 17-04-2017
Nominee Name - Emma Taylor/ AMHOSS
Nominee Service - Autism outreach &mental health

Nomination Details
Highly Professional information and strategies for Autism provided in a timely manner.

Is very understanding of families pressures and issues and has moved my child on where other professionals have struggled. " Excellent professional and compassionate very rare qualities in understanding the persons difficulties however complex"

Nominated Date - 17-04-2017
Nominee Name - Rowan Bradley / children's therapy solutions
Nominee Service - Sensory therapy services

Nomination Details
A highly professional children's therapist who uses their experience in a compassionate way and thinks outside the box looking for solutions, whilst responding quickly to needs for support and documentation.

A great strength is that they " don't give up when the child does not respond to therapy but takes a different approach if needed "

Nominated Date - 17-04-2017
Nominee Name - Marie Kershaw
Nominee Service - Education: Portage in the early years, Classroom Assistant more recently .

Nomination Details
A creative and knowledgeable Classroom Assistant at Willoughby School.

Whist all the staff at the school are noted as "fantastic" the nomination indicated " Marie is a cut above the rest and I believe she deserves recognition for this "

Nominated Date - 22-05-2017
Nominee Name - Tracy Gillis
Nominee Service - Social support

Nomination Details
A long serving committed Social Worker who has provided well above core support even during difficult and challenging times helping a child have a future and a parent have a life. She has "got the perfect balance between professionalism and friendliness"

Nominated Date - 30-05-2017
Nominee Name - Mrs storey
Nominee Service - Senco administrater

Nomination Details
Whenever I have an issue with my sons regarding school I always email or contact Mrs. Storey and she always replies even on a Sunday by email. She is very kind and helpful and will try her best to find a solution.

Nominated Date - 24-06-2017
Nominee Name - Bourne Resource Centre (Sense)
Nominee Service - Day Care since leaving full time education

Nomination Details
An amazing place providing very high standards in all areas.
They offer a great range of opportunities and activities for students with significant needs.

The care is also impeccable with all staff working as part of the team and where nothing is too much trouble.
They all make a real difference and transition from education has been made so easy because of them. Dawn Elliker (Mum to daughter 20yrs)

Winner
Nominated Date - 12-11-2017
Nominee Name - Bob Robinson - Adult Social Care - Social Worker
Nominee Service - Social Care

Nomination Details
Bob visited our family to do a review of my daughters Social care needs. Bob went to great lengths to engage with my daughter, but also took into account the fact that my views were also considered (even though she is now an adult). We were not bombarded with questions he already knew the answers to.

The process was very quick - getting a decision about the care package in weeks rather than months and he kept us informed throughout. The referrals he made for us came through very fast and he gave us lots of information.

He also went to great lengths to talk about my daughters interests and to make her feel comfortable. Some may say that he is only doing his job, but in our view he made the process simple, easy, quick and a lot more enjoyable than we expected.

2nd Place
Nominated Date - 18-11-2017
Nominee Name - Sue Goodley
Nominee Service - Kindness and support when I most needed it.

Nomination Details
Sadly my father passed away recently and Sue dropped everything at very short notice to help me when I needed it.
Her kindness and support during a very stressful time in my life was made even more special as she has to juggle caring for her children's and parents needs too.

She also works for Sense and is a wonderful example of someone who goes out of her way to help the people around her. I just wanted to nominate her as I feel as though she deserves to know how much she is appreciated.

3rd Place
Nominated Date - 14-07-2017
Nominee Name - Sheila/Brian steele
Nominee Service - My neighbours

Nomination Details
I've had trouble getting my son to school and he got medically signed off for anxiety.
I still have a busy life doing self employed work and LPCF charity work.

I could not have done this without the support of my neighbours looking after my child with his complex needs so I feel they should be recognised for their understanding and kindness of being a helpful hand and looking after him whilst I carried on doing what I do best - supporting other families x

Nominated Date - 28-11-2017
Nominee Name - Marie woods Spalding academy
Nominee Service - Teaching assistant

Nomination Details
Any time I phone in with questions or problems she always has plenty of time to listen to me.
She has sorted out so many issues for my daughter and calmed her down so that she can learn effectively.

Nominated Date - 14-11-2017
Nominee Name - Mrs le caplain senco
Nominee Service - Senco support

Nomination Details
For working with me and my sons, to try and provide an intervention package to help my son whilst in school, she goes the extra mile by contacting me and offering a solution to any problems my son has, and is a great support.

Nominated Date - 11-07-2017
Nominee Name - Mrs storey
Nominee Service - Sen support

Nomination Details
Mrs Storey has always been available to chat to or meet with me to support me with my sons.
She always has a smile and friendly approach even if she is really stressed, she goes above and beyond to try and find solutions with the help of the SEN team.

We have been very lucky to have her support us at difficult times throughout school life.