The HFMA Awards proved once again to be a celebration of excellence in NHS finance across the UK. Individual and team winners in eight categories covered the full spectrum of the function’s activities, from producing accounts and sound governance to finance training, clinical engagement and excellence in leadership and strategic thinking.
This year, a new award recognised improvements in costing processes and information that have allowed organisations to make better decisions.
The HFMA also honoured a number of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the association. These personal awards included one Outstanding Contribution Award, which is given to someone who has gone above and beyond their regular duties to deliver a particular project that has benefited the association.
The HFMA also admitted five new Honorary Fellows. Fellowships are given to individuals who have made a substantial and sustained contribution to the life and work of the association.
HFMA Award winners 2011
Accounts Team of the Year Award
Endorsed and sponsored by KPMG
WINNER – 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS FT
The Christie NHS FT
NHS Tees
Working with Finance – Clinician of the Year Award
In association with the Academy of Royal Medical Colleges
WINNER – Jason Leitch, Scottish Government
Elora Mukherjee, Ealing Hospital NHS Trust
Costing Award
Sponsored by Healthcost, CACI and Bellis-Jones Hill
WINNER – Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS FT
Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS FT
Deputy Finance Director of the Year Award
WINNER – Joanne Fitzpatrick, The Christie NHS FT
Elizabeth O'Mahony, NHS South
Frances Smith, South West London & St. George's Mental Health NHS Trust
Martin Taylor, NHS Midlands & East SHA Cluster
Efficiency Award
WINNER – NHS Oldham
North East Lincolnshire Care Trust Plus
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS FT
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS FT
Finance Director of the Year Award
Sponsored by NHS Supply Chain
WINNER – David Melbourne, Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS FT
Neil Kemsley, NHS Devon
Tony Whitfield, Salford Royal NHS FT
Governance Award - Endorsed and sponsored by ACCA
WINNER – University Hospital of South Manchester NHS FT
DAS / NHS Dorset
Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS FT
North Essex Partnership NHS FT
Havelock Training Award
WINNER - East Kent Hospitals University NHS FT
ABM University Health Board
Countess of Chester NHS FT
