IHEEM WALES REGIONAL CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION, & AWARDS
Sustainability Achievement Award
Above: The Sustainability Award for 2025 went to Joanne Sewell – Assistant Diagnostic Imaging Advisor for NHS Wales SSP SES.
Above right: The Capital Project of the Year Award went to the team behind the Unified Breast Unit Project at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in Caerphilly.
The Graham Stanton Award was presented by Graham’s daughter, Nicola Jones, and son, David Stanton, to Jason Rual, Operational Estates Manager at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, a colleague of the winner, Andrew Hartson, a Mechanical Craftsperson in the hospital’s Estates Department, who was unable to attend the Dinner.
Bridgerton-themed twist. Staff participated in an interactive survey on energy and sustainability issues, with Vital Energi sponsoring four £100 vouchers, one to be won each week, along with a digital ‘bingo card’, which encouraged staff to complete energy-saving actions throughout the campaign. The event launch also featured an interactive cut-out photo booth, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in the world of Lady Turnitdown – a character loosely based on the hit television series’ Lady Whistledown – while pledging their commitment to sustainability.” The Sustainability Award for 2025 went to Joanne Sewell – Assistant Diagnostic Imaging Advisor for NHS Wales SSP SES, for ‘Operational life-extending imaging upgrades and the beneficial effects on sustainability’. The citation said: “At a time of growing environmental responsibility, this project shows how healthcare can cut its carbon footprint without sacrificing quality or care. By upgrading rather than replacing imaging equipment, this project reduced waste, saved resources, and improved performance and cost-efficiency.”
Capital Project of the Year Award Sponsored by Mott MacDonald, the Capital Project of the Year Award also featured both a winner and a Highly Commended, with the latter going to The Bevan Health and Wellbeing Centre in Tredegar, built on the former site of the Tredegar General Hospital, in the hometown of the NHS’s founder, Aneurin Bevan. A team from the Aneurin Bevan Health Board accepted the Highly Commended from Hannah Lewis-Jones, Business Development, Healthcare, at Mott MacDonald, and her colleague, Regional Health Sector Lead for Wales, Midlands, and West of England, Georgina Berry.
Capital Project of the Year Award
The winner in this category was what the judges described as ‘an inspiring healthcare development that brings together innovation, and genuine community involvement, and sets a new standard for patient-focused design’ – the Unified Breast Unit Project at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in Caerphilly. The citation said: “Shaped by feedback from service-users, driven by environmental responsibility, and supported by over £260,000 in community fundraising, it reflects a deep commitment to wellbeing and design excellence. This project is transforming the way breast care is delivered, bringing together diagnostics, treatment, and support. in one thoughtfully designed space, with patients truly at its heart.”
The Graham Stanton Award The evening’s final award, the Graham Stanton Award, is named in memory of Graham Stanton IEng, FIHEEM, AE(D), an IHEEM stalwart, senior Decontamination Engineer at NHS Wales, and wholehearted supporter of the Institute and its Wales Branch for many years, who died in 2024. Given by IHEEM and NWSSP-SES, and sponsored by the IHEEM Wales Branch, the award was presented by Graham’s daughter, Nicola Jones, and son, David Stanton, to Jason Rual, Operational Estates Manager, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, a colleague of the winner, Andrew Hartson, a Mechanical Craftsperson in the Estates Department at the hospital, who couldn’t attend.
A special award to a dedicated professional The citation said: “The winner of this special award is someone who has dedicated over 38 years to on-call duties, consistently responding to the emergency situations that come with hospital estates maintenance. With an unwavering focus on patient safety, he ensured urgent repairs were carried out promptly and effectively, never compromising care. Throughout his 43 years of service, he went above and beyond his official role, earning the respect not only of his peers, but also of senior hospital management across the Health Board. His exceptional work ethic, dedication, and competence, stand as a true testament to his character and professionalism.” Following the awards presentation, Adrian Davies
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thanked all the evening’s awards sponsors, drinks reception sponsor, SDS, Rebecca Tyrrell from Sparkle, and the evening’s guest speaker, Sir Gareth Edwards, for their participation in making the evening a highly memorable one. Guests were then free to continue chatting and enjoying drinks at the bar as the gala dinner drew to a close.
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