Finalists announced for 2026 SEL ICS Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Awards
The finalists for the 2026 South East London Integrated Care System (SEL ICB) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Awards, have been announced.
The awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of colleagues at a local level, showcasing the difference they are making to improve equity and inclusion across the system. They also highlight the importance of EDI to patients, staff and health and care organisations across south east London.
This year, 114 nominations were received across seven award categories, reflecting the passion, commitment and impact of individuals, teams and initiatives working to advance EDI.
Following a thorough judging process, finalists have now been selected. The standard of nominations was exceptionally high, demonstrating the breadth of work taking place across the region.
2026 SEL ICS EDI Awards finalists
Rising star in EDI
- Keannu M. Arnoco, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (FT)
- Charlotte Afuape, Lambeth Council
- Hosanna Assefa-Kebede, King’s College Hospital NHS FT
- Alimamy Kargbo, South London and Maudsley NHS FT
Inclusive team of the year
- Fellows of the Kofoworola Abeni Pratt Fellowship, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT
- Inclusion in Action Team, Royal Borough of Greenwich
- EveryStory Team, EveryStory
Staff network of the year
- LGBT and Multicultural Networks, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT
- REACH Network Core Team, Bromley Healthcare
- Lived Experience Network, South London and Maudsley NHS FT
Ally of the year
- Ben Travis, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
- Orestis Tsonis, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT
- Russell Warrior, south east London ICB
Community impact in EDI
- Greenwich Time to Talk, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
- Women and Girls’ Health Hub (Lambeth) – system-wide partnership
- South East London Sickle Cell Enhanced Community Pilot – multi-partner initiative
Innovation in EDI
- Charlie Winstanley, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT
- Mind and Body Programme, King’s Health Partners (with SEL Cancer Alliance)
- Health Innovation Network’s Lived Experience Partners
- Trans-inclusive Fertility Preservation Service, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT
Inspirational inclusive leader of the year
- Ann Bowrin-Soyer, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT
- Carol Haynes, Oxleas NHS FT
- Sister Mama Samateh, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT
- Jennifer Owen, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT
Join the conference and awards week
The awards form part of a wider programme of events designed to inspire, connect and celebrate people working across health and care in south east London:
- Monday 29 June, 12pm to 1pm – Opening session: Setting the direction for change
- Tuesday 30 June, 1pm to 2pm – Fireside chat: Leading change through influence and accountability
- Wednesday 1 July, 9.45am to 1pm – Celebration event, including a keynote from Cherron Inko-Tariah
Colleagues and partners are encouraged to join the events and celebrate the inspiring work taking place across south east London.