Hundreds of colleagues from the world of care gathered at the ExCel last Friday for an evening of celebration, as excellence in the sector was recognised and rewarded.

The event was hosted by One Show host Alex Jones, who earlier was on stage interviewing Priory chief executive Rebekah Cresswell and Storal chief executive Sarah Mackenzie,

Jones added star power to an already glitzy event. A suave black-tie dinner was washed down with fine wines, followed by awards for companies and individuals who protect the most vulnerable, whether at the front line, in the kitchen, in an office, or anywhere in between.

Click here to see the winners – the heroes of our vital sector.