LGT celebrates first WCSH Health Equity and Pride Awards
As part of our Black History Month celebrations, TeamLGT hosted the first-ever Women, Children, and Sexual Health (WCSH) Health Equity and Pride Awards, honouring our colleagues who are driving change, championing inclusion, and improving
health outcomes across our services.
The event brought together colleagues from across LGT to celebrate those who stand proudly in promoting equity, compassion, and better care for all our communities. Guests enjoyed inspiring presentations, heartfelt reflections, home-cooked food prepared by staff, and plenty of smiles in our selfie frames.
We were delighted to welcome Nina Khazaezadeh, Regional Chief Midwife for London, who presented awards and congratulated our winners for their leadership and commitment to equity in healthcare.
Attendees also shared reflections on our Messages of Power and Pride wall, leaving words that captured the spirit of the day: 'LGT and proud', 'This feels like a real change', 'changing and challenging the narrative', and 'If nothing else, just be kind'.
Shirley Peterson, Divisional Director of Midwifery, Nursing and Governance, said: “What makes these awards so special is the people behind them the colleagues who show up every day to challenge inequality and make a difference. Their work is changing lives, shaping fairer services, and showing what true leadership looks like. Congratulations to all our winners, nominees, and everyone who continues to make LGT a place where equity, compassion, and community thrive and I couldn’t be prouder.”
WCSH Health Equity and Pride winners:
Champion of Equity
Winner: Dorett Davis, General Manager Community Children's Services
Highly Commended: Mavis Afriyie, Lead Community Midwife
Community Empowerment Award:
Winner: Community CYP Team
Highly Commended: Vlora Purchase, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist Midwife
Rising Star Award:
Winner: Kelly Mitchell, Specialist Midwife for Perinatal Mental Health/Maternity
Highly Commended: Shakirat Olaneye, Preceptee Support Midwife
Inspirational Leader Award:
Winners: Mavis Add-Pappoe, Senior Midwife and Shakirat Olaneye, Preceptee Support Midwife
Highly Commended: Danielle Palmer, Community Midwife, Team Leader
Voice of Change Award:
Winner: Jemma Martin, Community Team Leader
Highly Commended: Anne Olayide, Labour Ward Coordinator
Well done TeamLGT, we can’t wait for next year’s awards.
