Published on: 1st May 2026
The winners and runners up in the RNOH Staff Achievement Awards were announced yesterday evening at a fantastic and fun event hosted by Gavin Inskip.
We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to celebrate and recognise the achievements of their amazing colleagues, including our fabulous Volunteer Services and partner organisations. .
The event also recognised four of our long serving colleagues who have worked at RNOH for over 25 years. It was a fabulous evening and wonderful to see so many inspirational colleagues come together to enjoy laughter, dinner and dancing. Our thanks go to Gavin Inskip for hosting, the RNOH Charity and our generous partner sponsors ISS and Health Service Laboratories, and our supporting sponsor, Ecovate
An enormous thank you also to:
RNOH Communications team for organising the event
Radio Brockley
RNOH Patient Group
RNOH Equality Achievement Network
Green Champions Network
Staff Judging Panel
RNOH Volunteer Services
Most of all, heartfelt thanks to all the fabulous staff who nominated their colleagues and came along on the night to support one another. Well done and thank you!
Many congratulations to all our wonderful winners and runners up:
RNOH Charity Fundraiser of the Year:
Winner: Monika Kolterniak, Healthcare Assistant. Monika received her award from RNOH Charity Chair Richard Jones.
Achieving Excellence
Winner: Lola Norman, Lead Occupational Therapist. Photo shows Amy with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Associate Non-Executive Director Matt Custance
Runner up: Sarah Holtom, Senior Billing Analyst, RNOH Private Care. Photo shows Sarah with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Associate Non-Executive Director Matt Custance
Advocating Equality and Fairness for All
Winner: Amy Bambury, Learning and Development Practitioner. Photo shows Amy with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Non–Executive Director, Felicity Cooper
Runner up: Lisa Ayers, Director of Clinical Services for Private Care, Theatres, TSSU and Perioperative Medicine
Championing Trust, Honesty and Respect
Winner: Jesus Siozon, Perioperative Clinical Nurse Educator. Photo shows Jesus with host Gavin Inskip and Chief People Officer, Laura Bevan.
Runner up: Richard Gymiah, ISS Security Officer. Photo shows Richard with host Gavin Inskip and Chief People Officer, Laura Bevan.
Putting Patients First
Winner: Samantha Higgins, Senior Recovery Nurse, Theatres. Samantha receives her award, with host Gavin Inskip and Chief Operating Officer, Tanya Joseph-Kaunda
Runner up: Mary Oghumu, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Sarcoma Team. Photo shows Mary with host Gavin Inskip and Chief Operating Officer, Tanya Joseph-Kaunda
All Things Green
Winner: Emily Chan, Orthotist
Runner up: Pharmacy Team. Photo shows members of the Pharmacy team with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Chief Financial Officer, Helen Jameson, (R)
Better Every Day Award for Continuous Improvement
Winner: Jo-Ann Elliott, Operating Department Practitioner / Loan Kit Coordinator. Photo shows Jo-Ann with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Director of Allied Health Professions, John Doyle.
Runner up: Lola Norman, Lead Occupational Therapist. Photo shows Lola with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Director of Allied Health Professions, John Doyle.
Patient Choice Award
Winner: Donna Cooper, Clinical Lead Orthotist. Photo shows Donna with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Chief Nurse, Louise Morton.
Runner up: Angelica Gheorghe, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Foot and Ankle
Team of the Year
Winner: Orthotics team. Photo shows members of the Orthotics team with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Trust Chair Trust Chair Doris Olulode
Runner up: EHR Change team. Photo shows John Bateson, Deputy Director Strategy and Improvement, representing the EHR Change Team, with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Trust Chair, Doris Olulode.
Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Davina Kerstein. Photo shows Davina with host Gavin Inskip (L) and RNOH CEO Prof Paul Fish.
Runner up: John Shelfer. Photo shows John with host Gavin Inskip (L) and RNOH CEO, Prof Paul Fish.
Long Service Awards, presented by RNOH Trust Chair, Doris Olulode, and RNOH CEO, Prof Paul Fish, for 25 years service:
