HEALTHCARE ESTATES
Healthcare Estates 2026 Awards Winners
The winners of this year’s Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards were announced at a gala dinner featuring guest speaker Sir Kevin Sinfield. The Awards recognise outstanding organisations, teams, individuals, projects, and products in the healthcare built environment and are awarded for work that demonstrates originality, innovation, and quality of delivery.
Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP & IHEEM n Winner
Hanny Salguero Garzon – CBRE Hanny Salguero Garzon progressed from CBRE apprentice to Minor Works Supervisor after completing her Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship seven months early. The first in her cohort to achieve EPA, she now champions apprenticeships and women in engineering while supporting the delivery of critical healthcare infrastructure. Highly Commended: James MacLeod – DSSR Consulting Engineers; Kate Yeomans – Arup; Aine Meehan – Beattie Flanigan Consulting Engineers; Natasha Keery – Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
Consultancy Practice of the Year
Sponsored by Innovation Fire Engineering n Winner Eta Projects
For 30 years, Eta Projects has built an enviable reputation for expertise in comprehensive mechanical and electrical services for a wide range of infrastructure projects. Specialising in healthcare and critical infrastructure for the NHS, the dedicated team of engineers offer in-depth knowledge and expertise that clients rely on. Highly Commended: S I Sealy
Sir Kevin Sinfield.
Diversity and Inclusion Award
Sponsored by Eta Projects n Winner Royal Berkshire NHSFT: What Matters in Estates & Facilities Cultural Refresh Programme
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s What Matters in Estates & Facilities Cultural Refresh Programme placed equality, diversity, inclusion, and equity (EDIE) at the centre of leadership behaviours and service delivery. The programme was built on compassionate communication, recognising and valuing colleagues, treating everyone with dignity and respect, and creating an environment where people could bring their whole selves to work. Leaders were expected to model these behaviours, challenge constructively, and actively support engagement.
Highly Commended: Hive Projects
Estates & Facilities Champion of Champions
Sponsored by Micad by Singu & IHEEM n Winner Stephen Hinckes – Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Stephen Hinckes is an exceptional candidate for the Champion of Champions Award. Through dedication, leadership and personal commitment, he played a pivotal role in transforming Sutton Cottage Hospital from a tired, outdated facility into a modern healthcare environment while safeguarding its unique heritage. His focus throughout was simple: deliver the very best outcome for patients, staff and visitors. Highly Commended: Peter Aldridge – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust & NAHFO; Mark Dykes – QE Facilities Ltd
26 Health Estate Journal November 2026
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