Healthcare staff from across NHS Lanarkshire were recognised for the inspirational work that they do at the first annual staff awards ceremony.

The ceremony, which was held on 18 May, was opened by former Scottish international rugby player and BBC Radio Scotland presenter John Beattie.

It saw staff being rewarded under nine separate award categories.

The award categories were: Outstanding Individual in a Clinical Role, Outstanding Individual in a Non Clinical Role, Outstanding Team, Outstanding Care, Outstanding Volunteer, Innovation in Practice, Service Improvement, Chair Award and the William Cullen Prize.

NHS Lanarkshire chief executive, Calum Campbell, said: “Today’s award ceremony demonstrates that we have a lot of hard working and dedicated staff throughout Lanarkshire.

“I am delighted to acknowledge and recognise our dedicated staff and volunteers at today’s awards.

“NHS staff are often present at some of the most challenging events in a person’s life and the care that they give in these times can make a lasting impression on a patient, their family and carers.

“This is evident through the touching tributes that have been submitted by patients, families, friends and colleagues during the nomination process.”

The winner of the ‘Outstanding Individual in a Clinical Role’ award was Karen Black. Karen is a physiotherapy community lead based at Longdales at Kirklands Hospital.

Karen Black’s award was collected on her behalf by Janie Thompson

The two runners up for this award were bereavement specialist midwife Elaine Hamilton and charge nurse Elizabeth Milliken.

Elaine Hamilton

Elizabeth Milliken

The winner of the ‘Outstanding Individual in a Non Clinical Role’ award was Jim Rae. Jim is a store person based at the health promotion library at Law House.

Jim Rae

The two runners up for this award were anaesthetics secretary Linda Cameron and project co-ordinator Janet Robison.

Linda Cameron

Janet Robison

The winner of the ‘Outstanding Team’ award was the accident and emergency team at Monklands Hospital.

Accident and Emergency team at Monklands Hospital

The two runners up for this award were the Biggar Aligned Team and the Learning Disabilities Team from Kylepark at Kirklands Hospital.

Biggar Aligned Team

Learning Disabilities Team

The winner of the ‘Outstanding Care’ award was Andrew Carton. Andrew is the clinical director of surgical services at Monklands Hospital.

Andrew Carton

The two runners up for this award were district nurse Leonor Wilmot and the Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit at Wishaw General.

Leonor Wilmot

Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit

The winner of the ‘Outstanding Volunteer’ award was Tom Denholm. Tom volunteers in palliative care at Wishaw General.

Tom Denholm

The two runners up for this award were Jim Welsh and Nancy Moffat.

Jim Welsh

Nancy Moffat’s certificate was collected by volunteer co-ordinator Katrina Murray

The winner of the ‘Innovation in Practice’ award was Duncan Stang. Duncan is a specialist podiatrist at Hairmyres Hospital.

Duncan Stang

The two runners up for this award were the catering department at Monklands Hospital and senior charge nurse Karen Wilson from Wishaw General Hospital.

Catering Department at Monklands Hospital

Karen Wilson

The winner of the ‘Service Improvement’ award was the community brain injury team. The team is based at Law House.

Community Brain Injury Team

The two runners up for this award were head of linen services Robert O’Hara and the Coathill Stroke Managed Clinical Network.

Robert O’Hara

Coathill Stroke Managed Clinical Network

The winner of the ‘William Cullen Prize’ was won by Dr Babu Mukhopadhyay. The prize was given by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in tribute to excellence in teaching or service innovation in Lanarkshire.

The Royal College partnered with NHS Lanarkshire to award Dr Mukhopadhyay for his significant contribution to service innovation. This was due to his leadership in the reshaping medical pathways group, which has had significant improvements in patient care.

Dr Babu Mukhopadhyay

The winner of the ‘Chair Award’ was oncology nurse Teresa Rennie.

Teresa Rennie

Neena Mahal, chair of NHS Lanarkshire, said: “Teresa is a unique individual who goes that extra mile for cancer patients and their families. She has an unfailing commitment to patients and is truly one of a kind who has touched so many people in a positive way at such a difficult time in their lives.

“It has been a privilege to hear about the fantastic stories behind the nominations from across all the award categories and I would like to pay tribute to our staff and volunteers for their dedication and commitment.”