There are just five weeks left for colleagues to share their nominations for our 2026 CHuFT Awards. This week, we hear from a couple of colleagues about how they felt when they learned they’d been nominated*.
ICU Sister, Mirela Muresan, pictured right, has been nominated in the One Culture of Care category for the way she supports everyone on the unit, regardless of their role, and her work over the years to create a positivity box.
Mirela said: “I am deeply honoured to be nominated for the One Culture of Care category. It’s incredibly moving to know that the way I am doing my job has resonated in such a meaningful way.
“Four years ago, I started a positivity project in our ICU to help boost my colleagues' morale and make sure everyone felt appreciated every shift. I’ve continued to lead it ever since, and it genuinely means a lot to see that it’s valued it and keep it alive today.
“Thank you for this wonderful recognition, I am absolutely speechless right now!”
And, General Manager, Natalka Batler, is nominated in the Compassionate Leader category for her reassuring presence and her willingness to step in and help others to see and believe in what they can achieve.
Natalka told us: “What a lovely feeling it is to be nominated for the Compassionate Leader category. It is reassuring to know that I am able to help, guide and support teams and colleagues and that my feedback is welcomed and positively received.
“I have already submitted a nomination, but this definitely pushes me to nominate more people for their amazing work and contributions.”
Who will you nominate?
Get your thinking caps on and take a few minutes to share how a colleague or team has wowed you. Our dedicated Awards portal has some top tips for writing a good nomination, and you can save your entry if you have to leave your computer.
And all colleagues who nominate will automatically go into a draw to win a Golden Ticket for the event at The Arches, Dean Clough, Halifax on Thursday, 2nd July. Our first Golden Tickets for those who have nominated will be announced on CHFT Live this week.
*We have kept the full details of the nominations secret to keep judging completely impartial.