A care worker has been recognised for her dedication to training and development.
Aimee Green, from Expanding Horizons in Cwmbran, received the Commitment to Training and Workforce Development award, sponsored by City and Guilds, at the 2025 Wales Care Awards.
The ceremony took place in Cardiff.
Ms Green said: "I'm not one to enjoy the spotlight, but this recognition has been a powerful reminder of why I do what I do and has fuelled my commitment to championing our workforce and continuing to push for progress in care.
"I am incredibly honoured to have been nominated and absolutely humbled to have achieved Gold amongst such outstanding professionals from across our sector.
"Sitting amongst some of the most passionate, dedicated, and inspiring individuals in social care was a privilege.
"Each speaker reminded me why this sector is so special, and why it deserves to be celebrated.
"The energy in the room was nothing short of uplifting."
Ms Green joined Expanding Horizons last year after 15 years as a high school teacher.
She began as a wellbeing and workforce development officer, overseeing staff induction, career development courses and ongoing training, and was promoted to People, Culture and Wellbeing Manager in March this year.
In just 12 months, she raised mandatory training compliance from 70 per cent to 97.3 per cent, and classroom-based non-mandatory training from 47 per cent to 100 per cent.
Ali Cooling, managing director of Expanding Horizons, said: "Despite being relatively new to our organisation, Aimee has made a remarkable impact in a short period.
"Her dedication to staff development, induction, and ongoing training has been transformative."
The Wales Care Awards, organised by Care Forum Wales, celebrate excellence in the care sector.
Mario Kreft MBE, chair of Care Forum Wales, said: "For more than 30 years, Care Forum Wales has worked tirelessly to champion the social care sector.
"The Wales Care Awards underlines the importance of the sector - it's the glue that binds our communities together, both socially and economically."
Expanding Horizons is a supported living provider and care home provider for people with learning difficulties and mental health diagnoses. Its teams work across 11 supported living services and a residential care home in Gwent.