CARE Focus Somerset has announced the finalists for its 2010 Care Awards ceremony at Taunton’s Wellsprings Centre on Friday, October 15.

The awards, in their fourth year, celebrate and recognise the outstanding people who work in and support the care sector in the county.

Pictured are some of the finalists.

THE FINALISTS.

Ancillary Staff Award: Janet Smythe, Susanne Sowter, Joanne Powell.

Outstanding Learner: Annie Larcombe, Tracy Maddock, Angela Hine.

Outstanding Volunteer: Magna West Somerset Housing Association Meals on Wheels Team; Chris Rugg, Jean Wilkinson.

Outstanding Trainer: Karen Hodges, Mick Taylor, Ann Hoskisson.

Tim Catley-Day Award: Claire Parsons, Sue Proudlove, Dawn De Lange.

Outstanding Manager: Jemma East, Dawn Palmer, Clive Hubbard.

Outstanding Team Leader/Supervisor: Loraine Harries, Jane Snell, Madelaine Harris.

Outstanding Support Worker: Bernard Squire, Lyn Puddy, Hannah Bale.

Outstanding Health Worker: Andrea Laker, Ann Hoskisson, Susan Mann.

Outstanding Care Worker: Rita Laver, Malina Doble, Janet Jones.

New Recruit to Social Care: Natalie Caswell, Teresa Chant, Rebecca Mitchell.

Outstanding Contribution: Alan West; Stanway Close, Alex Roland.