ThirtyUnder30

The Care Show is delighted to announce an initiative dedicated to fostering young talent in the care sector today.

The Care Show Thirty Under 30 celebrates tomorrow’s leaders and their successes, together as a community. The Class of 2025 will gain recognition from their peers, receive official acknowledgement for their achievements so far and join a support network of like-minded individuals leading the sector to a brighter future.

Entering the Care Show Thirty Under 30 is your chance to tell your story. Get ready to shout about your achievements and inspire the next generation of care professionals.

It is free to enter. All individuals from across the sector are encouraged to participate. Whether you work in residential or domiciliary care, from nursing to catering, all professionals aged 29 and under, or are turning 30 in 2025, can enter. Individuals can nominate themselves, or be nominated by a colleague, peer, or friend.

What will the Class of 2025 receive:

A chance to attend the Care Show Thirty Under 30 Awards Ceremony, taking place at Care Show Birmingham
A personalised award
Opportunity to contribute opinion pieces / blogs to the Care Show e-newsletter and website
Invitation to join networking opportunities at Care Show London on 29 - 30 April 2026 at Excel London
A support network of like-minded peers to stay in touch with long after the ceremony takes place

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What will the Class of 2025 receive:

A chance to attend the Care Show Thirty Under 30 Awards Ceremony, taking place at Care Show Birmingham
A personalised award
Opportunity to contribute opinion pieces / blogs to the Care Show e-newsletter and website
Invitation to join networking opportunities at Care Show London on 29 - 30 April 2026 at Excel London
A support network of like-minded peers to stay in touch with long after the ceremony takes place

How do you enter?

You can choose to nominate yourself or nominate someone on their behalf. Visit the nomination form, complete the details required to enter and click the Submit button. You will be asked the following questions:

Why does the nominee belong in the Care Show Thirty Under 30 Class of 2025? (200 words)
Please provide a summary of the nominee's skills, strengths, and achievements. (200 words)
Where will the nominee be in five years' time? (200 words)
Please provide a testimonial from a peer or colleague. (100 words)

You will also need to upload a headshot on the nomination form. This headshot will be used on the website and social media if you are selected as part of the Class of 2025.

If you are nominating someone else, please provide their email so we can contact them in case they win (we will never contact the nominee if they weren't successful).

Who should enter?

Unique to Care Show Thirty Under 30, all exemplary individuals working across the care sector are encouraged to participate.

This includes roles in residential care, domiciliary care, nursing, catering, administration, management, construction and design.*

You must be aged 29 and under, or are turning 30 in 2025, to enter.

*We only accept entries from care providers and those who deliver care.*

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Dates for your diary

Monday 11 August | 17:00

Nominations close

W/C Monday 8 September

Class of 2025 announcement

Wednesday 9 October - Thursday 10 October

Ceremony

Top tips!

Be bold! Shout about your biggest achievements so far and why you stand out from the rest.

Be evident! Be sure to back up your nomination with evidence to support your story.

Be clear and concise! Capture the judges' attention within the word count given.

Nominating someone else?
Please ensure their contact details are correct on the nomination form so they receive an email if they win (we will only contact the nominee if they win)

Why should you enter?

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You'll celebrate your successes and achievements in style with your peers

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You'll be recognised by a first-class judging panel and the entire care sector

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You'll have an invaluable opportunity to build your personal brand

The Care Show Thirty Under 30 Class of 2024

Ellie Maclellan

Field Support Officer | Home Instead - Liverpool South

Abdulrahman Algannin

Managing Director | Hudah Group

Bethany Simmons

Care Coordinator | Concept Care Solutions

Billie Joe Smith

Care Manager | Blossom Home Care

Briony Campbell

Registered Manager | Home Group

Chloe Kelly

Assistant Operations Manager | MerseyCare Julie Ann

Donell Mungure

Registered Manager | Dravens Healthcare Ltd

Elinor Hayward

Home Manager (RH) | Ryde House Group

Elizabeth Court

Company Secretary | Nexus Care Services

Ellie Vareli

Senior Registered Nurse | Risedale Estates Ltd

Eve Macey-Norris

Operations Manager | Home Instead Oxford

Faizan Broughton

Service Leader | Community Integrated Care

Gabby Davis

Senior Carer | DKL Healthcare

Hollie Hall

Deputy Manager | Thorngate Churcher State

India Lee

Senior Registered Nurse | Risedale Estates Ltd

Jessica Holman

Client Service Manager | Home Group

Jessica Martin

Domestic Assistant | Saturn Healthcare

Jessica Morris

CEO | Morris Healthcare Group

Joe Marples

Home Manager | Ryde House Group

Kaitlan Richmond

Team Leader | Priority Care Home Ltd

Kieran Puaar

Systems Manager | Barnfield Homecare

Liam Geach

Financial Director | English Oak Care Homes

Lily Patrick

Marketing Manager | Majesticare Luxury Care Homes

Lois Adamson

Head of Marketing and Digital Communications| Clece Care Services

Lois Samuels

Deputy Manager - Brookdale | Sfera Care

Matheesha Rajapaksha

Senior Health and Social Care Coordinator | Ashbourne Healthcare Services

Nicola Murphy

Registered Care Home Manager | Shakti Lodge

Yanting Cao

Deputy Manager | StellarCare NW Ltd

Yasmin Bloor

Community Manager | Platinum Healthcare Services

Sponsor the Care Show Thirty Under 30

High-profile sponsorship opportunities are available. By playing a central role in identifying and supporting the Class of 2025, you’ll align your business with the people leading the way in care and strengthen your relationships with your target audience. There is no better way to reach the heart of the care sector.

You’ll benefit from the following:

Be seen as the company promoting youth talent within the sector
Your branding being visible throughout the award ceremony
Your company logo placed on all Thirty Under 30 promotion, both in print and digital
Opportunity to take part in the award ceremony
Offered first refusal the following year

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