Vote for the winner of the 2026 Caring in Welsh award!
The award recognises and celebrates paid workers in social care, social work, childcare, play and early years who provide excellent care through the medium of Welsh.
Three workers have been chosen by an expert panel of judges as this year’s finalists. The finalists are:
- Jodie Evans, Managing Director, St Aubin Nurseries and Out of School Clubs
- Owain Simpson, Operational Manager, Enfys Care Ltd
- Sian Francis, ICAN Connector, KIM Inspire.
We’re now inviting members of the public to vote for the person they think should be crowned the 2026 Caring in Welsh award winner.
Voting is open until 26 July. The winner will be announced at a ceremony at the Wrexham National Eisteddfod at 11am in the Welsh Government tent on Thursday, 4 August.
Sarah McCarty, our Chief Executive, said: “Congratulations to all the 2025 Caring in Welsh award finalists and thank you to all those who nominated a worker.
“Being able to receive care and support in the language of your choice is an important part of receiving dignified, high quality care.
“I’d like to encourage everyone to show your support for the Caring in Welsh award and our fantastic finalists by voting for the worker you think should be named the winner.”