Registered Manager of the Year – Care Home

The 2026 finalists are ...

Asma Daji – The Bridge Care

Mujtaba Zahid – Ivolve Care and Support Cranbourne House

Sue Walsh – Well Springs Nursing Home

This award recognises a Registered Manager leading an outstanding Care Home service, delivering safe, high quality care with strong leadership and culture.

The 2026 award is sponsored by JTM Service Ltd

More about this award

Ideal nominee

A visible, values‑led leader who inspires teams and drives continuous improvement.

Eligibility

Must be from a CQC Registered Adult Social Care provider (regulated provider supporting the people of Bradford District)
A Registered Manager within a Care Home

Impact & Evidence prompts

How the nominee improved someone’s quality of life
The culture of the home, including inclusivity and compassionate leadership
Team wellbeing, engagement, and development
Improvements, innovation, or development
Partnerships and collaboration that have supported continuous improvement
Feedback from residents, families, staff, or other stakeholders
Examples of quality improvement and measurable outcomes
Evidence of strong leadership in practice
Examples of how they have supported team development and wellbeing
Evidence of partnership working and driving continuous improvement

Judging criteria

Leadership and culture
Governance and quality improvement
Outcomes for people supported
Workforce development and wellbeing