Damira Awards 2026: Finalists

At Damira Dental Studios, we believe in recognising the people who make our group what it is. The Damira Practice Awards exist to do exactly that – to shine a light on the business managers, practices, and teams across our 50+ sites who go above and beyond for their patients and colleagues every single day.

This year, nominations came in from across the group – from regional managers, department heads, and colleagues who wanted to celebrate someone they work alongside. The standard was higher than ever.

We are delighted to announce the Damira Practice Awards 2026 finalists across nine categories.

The Damira Practice Awards 2026 Finalists

🏆 Business Manager of the Year

Overall excellence in practice leadership, performance, and team culture.

Carolina Pizzeghello · Devon Williams · Dimity Matthews · Kelly Ward · Louise Staines · Macauly Jones · Mark Knight · Shannon Ross-Lee · Tsering Gurung

⭐ Best Newcomer

A business manager who joined Damira in the last 12 months and hit the ground running.

Carolina Pizzeghello · Dionne Hardiman · Erin Daish · Millie Hebbard-Jones · Natalie Pimm

✅ Compliance Champion

Consistently outstanding in governance, CQC readiness, and regulatory standards.

Bank Buildings · Cross Deep · Havant · Ryde

📈 Facilities Force

The biggest transformation in practice environment, presentation, and upkeep.

Abingdon · Petersfield · Ryde · Wellum House

💜 HR Hero

Championing team wellbeing, staff development, and a people-first culture.

Anglesea · Henley · Maidenhead · Wellum House

💡 Innovation Award

Leading projects, pilots, or process improvements that made a measurable difference.

Bank Buildings · Maidenhead · South Ham · Southbourne · Woolston

📱 Most Likely to Go Viral

Best use of social media to grow the practice’s local presence and patient base.

Bridge Street · Hove · Quayside · South Ham

🌟 Practice of the Year

The standout Damira practice across patient experience, team performance, and results.

Bank Buildings · Chipping Norton · Maidenhead · Ryde · Wellum House

💰 Top Earner

Outstanding contribution to practice revenue, conversion, and financial performance.

Bank Buildings · Maidenhead · South Ham · Wellum House

What Happens Next

Winners will be announced at the Damira Practice Awards ceremony on 1st July 2026.