Our dedicated teams and individuals were nominated for the prestigious NHSGGC Excellence Awards by patients, visitors and staff. All of our staff have gone above and beyond in the past year and we asked to hear about your experience of outstanding care and for your nominations.
There are 8 categories in our Excellence Awards and the winners were announced at the Celebrating Success Event on 30 October 2026.
The winners were announced live on the night on our social media channels (follow the #ggcawards tag).
You can find out who the Gold Winners were, read about the Silver Winners who were shortlisted, and also view photos and videos in each of the categories below.
Congratulations to all our winners!
Fairer Health Award
This award recognises individuals, teams, and initiatives that are helping to reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing across our communities and workforce.
Gold Winner – Learning Disability Health Check Team
The Learning Disability Health Check Team have delivered a highly successful, person-centred service that tackles significant health inequalities.
With almost 2,000 health checks offered, strong uptake, identified unmet health needs and national influence, the team has demonstrated innovation, compassion and measurable impact while sharing learning to improve services across Scotland.
Nursing and Midwifery
This award celebrates nurses, midwives, and nursing or midwifery teams who consistently demonstrate excellence in care, compassion, professionalism, and leadership.
Joint Gold Winner – Claire McBride
Claire demonstrates exceptional clinical leadership, compassion and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people experiencing mental health crisis. She has developed a responsive 24/7 service, strengthened partnership working, supported families, empowered her team and improved access to specialist care when vulnerable young people need it most.
Joint Gold Winner – Leanne Connell
Leanne’s demonstrates exceptional leadership, innovation and lasting impact across NHSGGC. From shaping the Leading the Way nursing and midwifery strategy, to transforming palliative care and championing Virtual Hospital models, she consistently turns strategic ambition into compassionate, person-centred improvements for patients, families and staff.
Outstanding Care Award
Every day, individuals and teams across NHSGGC make a remarkable difference to the lives of patients, families, and communities. This award recognises those who consistently deliver exceptional care and demonstrate a commitment to quality, compassion, and excellence.
Gold Winner – Cancer Older People’s Service OT Service Design Projects
COPS has transformed cancer care for older adults through innovative, multidisciplinary and person-centred practice. Its measurable impact includes reduced admissions and length of stay, improved independence and exceptional patient experience, with 100% of surveyed patients feeling involved in decisions.
People’s Choice
This award celebrates nurses, midwives, and nursing or midwifery teams who consistently demonstrate excellence in care, compassion, professionalism, and leadership.
Gold Winner – Karen Marshall
Karen was nominated for her extraordinary compassion, kindness and dedication to children and families. Going far beyond her nursing duties, she provided comfort, practical help and emotional support, including being there within 15 minutes after a child’s passing. Her genuine care and selflessness make her truly exceptional.
Supporting Our People Award
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. This award recognises individuals and teams who have made an outstanding contribution to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
Gold Winner – Peer Supporters
Over 1,100 Peer Supporters provide confidential support, facilitating thousands of weekly conversations that improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and encourage early intervention. Its inclusive, volunteer-led approach strengthens workplace relationships, psychological safety and NHS culture, making everyday kindness a meaningful organisational force.
Sustainability and Value Award
Delivering high-quality healthcare requires innovation, responsible use of resources, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This award recognises individuals and teams who have found new ways to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and value while maintaining or enhancing the quality of care.
Gold Winner – Antimicrobial Team
This multidisciplinary initiative transformed IV metronidazole prescribing across NHSGGC through electronic prompts, education and staff engagement. It delivered sustained reductions in IV use, saved 21,000 nursing hours and £60,000 annually, and reduced carbon emissions by 93.3 tonnes. Its innovative, evidence-based approach demonstrates lasting improvements in patient safety, efficiency and sustainability.
Transforming through Technology
Delivering high-quality healthcare requires innovation, responsible use of resources, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This award recognises individuals and teams who have found new ways to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and value while maintaining or enhancing the quality of care.
Gold Winner – GP Calls for Medical Assessment Admission (FNC+)
FNC+ Plus has transformed GP admission pathways through a multidisciplinary Virtual Front Door, providing rapid senior clinical advice and access to alternatives to hospital admission. Rising activity, increased use of alternative pathways and strengthened primary-secondary care relationships demonstrate the team’s commitment to safer, more effective and coordinated patient care.
Volunteer
Volunteers play an invaluable role in supporting patients, families, communities, and services across NHSGGC. This award recognises those who give their time, skills, and experience to make a positive difference.
Gold Winner – Amanda-Jane Greaves and Shona McIvor
Shona and Amanda transformed lived experience into compassionate peer support for families facing significant challenges. Through warmth, advocacy and dedication, they helped parents feel heard, hopeful and connected. Their contribution shaped service development and national conversations around family wellbeing. Amanda’s legacy and Shona’s continued commitment represent an enduring commitment to supporting others.
