Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice’s housekeeping manager Debs Smith cleans up In The Unsung Hero category At Third Sector Awards

Debs Smith with Event Host TV Star Mark Watson

Noah’s Ark’s Children’s Hospice’s housekeeping manager Debs Smith cleaned up at the Unsung Hero Category at the Third Sector Awards held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on 20th September 2024.

Debs, from Barnet, started at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in 2022. Debs leads a team that is responsible for the cleanliness, infection control and safety for all of the children and families supported by the charity. Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice provides palliative care for over 350 children who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families. They believe that every baby, child and young person who is seriously unwell, and their loved ones, should have access to expert and compassionate palliative care from the point of diagnosis.

The Third Sector awards celebrates the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations operating in the third sector, recognising their tireless efforts and transformative impact.

This year’s awards marked a significant milestone — two decades of recognising excellence, innovation, and commitment across the third sector. The 2024 Third Sector Awards shone a spotlight on the industry’s greatest achievements, with leaders and change-makers gathering in their finest to honour the inspirational work being done.

The judges said of Debs’ entry: “Debs’ care and attention for everyone, both staff and families, at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice shines through in everything that she does. It shows that sometimes small acts of kindness can have the biggest difference to people’s lives.”

Debs Smith said of her win: “I feel very blessed to have been nominated for this prestigious award in the first place but to go on a win is amazing! Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is such a great place to work and it’s such an honour to be part of this amazing charity and to help support our children and families.”

Alison Goodman, Noah’s Ark Children’s Charity’s Deputy CEO: “I’m delighted that Debs has been recognised by winning the prestigious Third Sector Unsung Hero award. It’s wonderful to see her honoured in this way for her invaluable contribution to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.”

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