The 2026 MAMA Academy Awards took place in March

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The MAMA Academy Awards celebrate the unwavering dedication and hard work of all healthcare professionals, midwives, student midwives, bereavement midwives, and the entire healthcare team who tirelessly support expectant parents and their babies. 

This award ceremony is a testament to our heartfelt desire to honour and acknowledge the exceptional efforts of those at the forefront of healthcare during challenging times.

At MAMA Academy, we firmly believe in the importance of recognising and rewarding exceptional individuals who consistently go above and beyond to make a positive impact on maternal and infant health. 

We have been profoundly inspired by the resilience and dedication of healthcare professionals, both during the pandemic and ever since. The MAMA Awards serve as a small token of our sincere appreciation for their tireless efforts.

We cordially invite you to join in this joyous celebration by nominating your friends, family members, colleagues, or any healthcare professional you know who has demonstrated extraordinary care, compassion, and dedication in their field. 

We welcome stories of those who have made a significant impact on your lives or the lives of others. Additionally, if you wish to suggest an additional category, please get in touch with Heidi at heidi@mamaacademy.org.uk. 

The categories were as follows:

Midwife of the Year

Any midwife who may have supported you or someone you know. Celebrate these exceptional individuals who work long hours and in challenging circumstances to help expectant parents and deliver babies. 

Maternity Team of the Year

A team who has implemented best practice or a new initiative which has helped to save babies lives.

Healthcare Professional of the Year

Any HCP that has gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional care. This could be a GP, Consultant, Maternity Support Worker or Care Assistant.

Specialist Midwife of the Year 

Nominate a digital midwife or other specialist who is outstanding in their role. This could also be a bereavement midwife who has gone above and beyond to support parents who have lost their baby.

Independent Midwife of the Year 

Nominate your independent midwife who supported you throughout your journey and made you feel confident and reassured throughout your pregnancy.

Student Midwife of the Year 

Nominate a student midwife who supported you throughout your journey and made you feel confident and reassured throughout your pregnancy.

Student Mentor of the Year

Any mentor who has inspired you during your degree either at University or in a practise setting, to support you throughout your training period.

Maternity Ambassador of the Year

Any doula, antenatal or hypnobirthing teacher, blogger or charity worker who has excelled in caring for expectant parents, their babies or raised awareness of pregnancy conditions to help save babies lives.

Outstanding Equity Ambassador of the Year

Someone who has campaigned or developed a resource for ethnic minorities or other diverse community groups to improve outcomes for expectant parents and their precious babies.

Lifetime Achievement of the Year

An individual who has dedicated their life or career to campaigning, serving the public or raising awareness to help save more babies lives.

 

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Previous Award Winners

2026:

Business Of The Year: Bumps in Bloom, Jo Morris

Student Mentor Of The Year: Sophia Amoah

Student Midwife Of The Year: Natalee Roberts-Edwards

Independent Midwife Of The Year: Bailey Warner

Specialist Midwife Of The Year: Louise Brodrick

Health Professional Of The Year: Dr Shuby Puthussery

Equity Ambassador Of The Year: Keelie Grindley

Maternity Ambassador Of The Year: Mother Nuture Doula, Angela Turner-Jones

Midwife Of The Year: Rebecca Gilbert

Lifetime Achievement Of The Year: Jenny Chambers

2024:

Business Of The Year: Beyond The Bump

Student Mentor Of The Year: Kat Cottam

Student Midwife Of The Year: Katie Phillips

Independent Midwife Of The Year: Madelaine Grohns

Specialist Midwife Of The Year: Beth Broadway

Healthcare Professional Of The Year: Sarah Arnold

Maternity Team Of The Year: Hull Royal Infirmary Bereavement Midwifery Team

Maternity Ambassador Of The Year: Chrissy Brown

Midwife Of The Year: Jemma Martin

Lifetime Achievement Of The Year: Angela Ugen

2023:

Business Of The Year: Birth-ed

Student Mentor Of The Year: Arlene Gibson

Student Midwife Of The Year: Natasha Knights

Specialist Midwife Of The Year: Waheeda Abbas

Independent Midwife Of The Year: Debbie Neiger

Healthcare Professional Of The Year: Gillian Martin

Maternity Team Of The Year: Highfield Homebirth Team, Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Maternity Ambassador Of The Year: Leighanne Graham

Midwife Of The Year: Emily Wooliscroft

Lifetime Achievement Of The Year: Professor Jason Gardosi

2022:

Business Of The Year: All 4 Maternity

Volunteer Of The Year: Emily Veall

Outstanding Fundraiser Of The Year: Hakeem Adebiyi

Specialist Midwife Of The Year: Sarah Phillips

Independent Midwife Of The Year: Debbie Linger

Healthcare Professional Of The Year: Matthew Anderson

Maternity Team Of The Year: Upminster & Cranham Village Midwives

Maternity Ambassador Of The Year: Gill Phillips

Midwife Of The Year: Kerry Perkins

Lifetime Achievement Of The Year: Florence Wilcock