UHNM Chief Executive Award: University Hospitals Choir

A hospital choir who have been hitting the high notes for 15 years have been recognised for both their performances and fundraising. 

The University Hospitals Choir, which is made up of over 50 active members of current and retired UHNM staff and their friends, has so far raised almost £15,000 for UHNM Charity. 

The choir were presented with UHNM’s Chief Executive Award by Dr Simon Constable during their recent annual general meeting.   

Dr Constable said: “I wanted to personally say thank you to the choir and its members on behalf of both UHNM and UHNM Charity for all of their incredible performances and fundraising over many years. I had an uplifting end to my day attending their AGM as a ‘secret guest’ to present my award and enjoy a performance. 

“A lot of effort goes into their rehearsals, performances and fundraising, and this award recognises all they do with their music and the joy that they bring to so many people.”

University Hospitals Choir enjoyed a busy 2024 performing at the Newcastle-under-Lyme Music Festival as well as their annual nursing, Remembrance and Christmas services. They also featured in the recording of the UHNM Charity single, ‘Give a Little Bit’.

Judith Lawton, University Hospitals Choir chair said: “We were proud, humble, excited to receive the Chief Executive Award from Dr Constable. We do it for the joy of singing, but it's great to be acknowledged. 

“I would like to thank our accompanists down the years, our members, Sue Pantin our Musical Director, our audiences for their support, our families and friends likewise, our committee members, and UHNM for providing rehearsal space.”  
 
Dr Constable added: “I was delighted to hear the award certificate will be admired by many, with the choir’s members taking it in turns to proudly display it in their homes.”