Celebrating 2,084 years of incredible NHS service!
We were thrilled to host our third annual Long Service Awards at Birmingham City Council House last week.
The prestigious event was led by our Chief Executive, Richard Kirby, who opened the ceremony by highlighting the profound impact of long-term dedication on our community. The awards recognised over 60 amazing colleagues whose service totals to 2,084 years, having each dedicated 25 or more years of their lives to providing exceptional care and service in the NHS.
To celebrate, guests were treated to a wonderful afternoon ceremony where a huge thank you was presented to all. Attendees were able to talk over a selection of cakes and refreshing drinks, while the room was filled with beautiful live music performed by award-winning harpist, Lucy Nolan. The event provided the perfect opportunity for colleagues to reconnect, share fond memories, and reflect on their shared journeys.
Each colleague was presented with a commemorative certificate and a long service pin badge to serve as a small symbol of our immense, heartfelt gratitude for their lifelong dedication and unwavering loyalty.
One colleague said: “I have really enjoyed today's event, it's been so lovely seeing everyone.”
Eileen Brennan, business support manager said: “The Long Service Awards celebration event is lovely to be part of. The venue and atmosphere created with music made the occasion feel special and enjoyable.”
Below you can find a list of everyone who received their Long Service Award this year:
- Ann Spencer - 39 years
- Annette Hawes - 33 years
- Alison Whalley - 37 years
- Anthony Wright - 25 years
- Anita Higgins - 29 years
- Beverley Shaw - 29 years
- Cathryn Jennings - 34 years
- Christine Sherlock - 42 years
- Christina Vinnecombe - 25 years
- Clair Galligan - 25 years
- Donna Freeman - 33 years
- Donna Davies - 27 years
- Janet Walsh - 30 years
- Joanne Leci - 28 years
- Joanne Jones - 35 years
- Joanne Cartwright - 36 years
- Joanna Peasland - 25 years
- Julie Atkinson - 35 years
- Keran Haughton - 25+ years
- Kevin McGrath - 29 years
- Kellie Read - 25 years
- Laura Collins - 25 years
- Lesley Lewis - 35 years
- Lisa Smith - 36 years
- Lee Pope - 25 years
- Linda Preece - 31 years
- Lisa Price - 27 years
- Marsha Bean - 27 years
- Maxine Thomas - 25 years
- Magida Said - 34 years
- Modupe Sannu - 25 years
- Melaina Cox - 25 years
- Michelle Small - 25 years
- Mwamba Bennett - 26 years
- Nicola Ling-Mountford - 27 years
- Natalie Colwell - 25 years
- Neil Gregory - 25+ years
- Phil Lumley - 40 years
- Polly Dowe - 46 years
- Robina Sohail - 36 years
- Sally Meredith - 45 years
- Sarah Monk - 37 years
- Sonia Peck - 28 years
- Susan Pritchatt - 28 years
- Shirleen Grant - 41 years
- Sarah Haywood - 40 years
- Sheila Ross - 25+years
- Sameyea Rehman - 25 years
- Shakila Begum - 25 years
- Sophie Carter - 27 years
- Sior Coleman - 29 years
- Surjit Kaur - 25+ years
- Thelma Crossman-Barnes - 46 years
- Taanya Stevens - 25 + years
- Terry January - 26 years
- Veronie Belle - 40 years
- Victoria Hawke - 33 years
- Yog Badhan - 33 years
- Zoe Strachan - 32 years