About Suffolk Care Awards
Care Development East are thrilled to host the 2026 Suffolk Care Awards to recognise and celebrate the work of the care sector and the local communities that have continued to support them. This year marks our 10th anniversary, celebrating the incredible work within social care. Join us on the 25th November 2026 at Venue 16 for another unforgettable night. More details to follow!
Suffolk Care Awards 2026 - 10th year celebration
We’re thrilled to announce a milestone year - the 10th Suffolk Care Awards
About the Suffolk Care Awards
The Suffolk Care Awards are the highlight of the year for Suffolk’s social care sector, bringing together care providers, professionals, partners and supporters to recognise the incredible dedication of those working across the sector and celebrate the outstanding work taking place across Suffolk every day.
Now in their 10th year, the Suffolk Care Awards are a special opportunity to shine a light on the people, teams and organisations who make a real difference to the lives of others. From outstanding individuals and inspirational leaders to dedicated teams and innovative care providers, the awards celebrate excellence in all its forms.
Celebrating 10 Years of the Suffolk Care Awards
2026 is a very special year as we celebrate the 10th Suffolk Care Awards — and we're making it bigger and better than ever!
For our milestone year, we have 10 award categories, our highest number yet, allowing even more people, teams and organisations across Suffolk to be recognised as a finalist or winner.
And once the awards are over, the celebration doesn't stop! We're bringing back our post-awards disco, giving everyone the chance to celebrate and dance the night away after what promises to be an unforgettable evening.
Nominations Are Open!
Anyone can nominate, and you can even nominate your own team! Whether it's a colleague who always goes above and beyond, an inspirational manager, an outstanding care provider or a team making a real difference — we want to hear your stories.
✨ Everyone can nominate.
✨ Quick and easy to enter.
✨ 10 award categories – enter one or enter them all!
🏆 Could you be one of this year's finalists or winners? You have to be in it to win it!
Your nomination could give someone the recognition they truly deserve and help us celebrate the incredible work happening across Suffolk's social care sector.
🏆Plus each finalist and winner will receive a gift voucher to spend wherever they like!
2026 Awards Timeline
5 August 2026 – Nominations open
2 September 2026 – Nominations close
From 16 September 2026 – Finalists contacted
23 September 2026 – Tickets go on sale
25 November 2026 – Suffolk Care Awards 2026
We can't wait to hear your incredible stories from across social care and discover this year's finalists!
The Big Celebration
Join us on 25 November 2026 at Venue 16, Ipswich, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best of Suffolk's social care sector.
Recognise Excellence. Celebrate Dedication. Be Part of Something Special.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2026 Suffolk Care Awards.
This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to be part of a very special 10th anniversary celebration, raise their profile among social care professionals and organisations across Suffolk, and show their support for excellence in social care.
Interested in getting involved? Contact us to receive our sponsorship package brochure: info@caredevelopmenteast.co.uk
Have a Question?
Contact the team:info@caredevelopmenteast.co.uk
Suffolk Care Awards 2025
Last year marked nine years of celebrating everything that's great about Suffolk's Social Care Providers and once again, its fantastic to have the opportunity to highlight the work of those individuals who are delivering the highest levels of care every day.
Suffolk Care Awards 2023 Winners pictured above
Suffolk Care Awards Winners 2024 pictured above
Suffolk Care Awards Winners 2025 pictured above