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Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has been nominated at the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) Black Healthcare Awards for the first time in its history.
The awards recognise and celebrate the skills, talents, passion and energy of the Black health and care workforce who make a meaningful impact through leadership and compassionate care, and reflect the organisation’s continued dedication to excellence, innovation, and inclusive care.
Enock Yamoah, Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer Fellow, who works in WWL’s Surgical Admissions Lounge, has been shortlisted in the Digital Health Innovator of the Year, while Gideon Agbemafle, Global Majority Practice Development Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer Fellow, has been shortlisted in the Nurse of the Year category.
Enock commented on his nomination saying: “I am deeply honoured and overjoyed to be nominated for the Black Healthcare Awards this year. This recognition means the world, and I owe it to the incredible spirit of support, innovation and inclusion that flows through the Surgical Admissions Lounge and through WWL. In a place where compassion leads and every voice matters, I’ve been empowered to grow, to create, and to serve. From when I started my journey with WWL until now, I only see growth; and my heartfelt thanks to WWL’s inspiring leadership and to every colleague who makes this journey so meaningful. This nomination is not just mine; it belongs to all of us.”
Gideon added: “I am truly honoured to be nominated for Nurse of the Year at the 2025 Black Healthcare Awards. This recognition is meaningful not only to me, but also to the communities I serve and represent. This is a celebration of the progress we have made as a Trust, equity, and the power of inclusive leadership in healthcare.”
Since the National Health Service was established in July 1948, people of Black Caribbean and African heritage have played a fundamental role in the delivery of its care, yet, until 2024, no awards ceremony had existed specifically for Black healthcare professionals in the UK. Now in only its second year, these awards promise to recognise individuals who have established themselves as outstanding in their practice and with unrivalled determination to make a difference to all, as they fulfil their vocation.
WWL’s Chief Nursing Officer, Kev Parker-Evans, said: “Gideon and Enock should be proud of their achievements, as their work continues to drive improvements in patient care and experience. This recognition is a testament to their professionalism and commitment to nursing. Good luck and well done to them both.”
The winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony at the Park Plaza, Westminster, London on Saturday 12th July.