Megan Wins Rising Star Award at Progress Superstar Awards 2025

Progress Children’s Services is celebrating another proud moment as Megan, Team Leader at Oak Cottage, was named the winner of the Rising Star Award at this year’s Progress Superstar Awards. The award was presented by Harjinder Deo, Finance Manager at Progress, in recognition of Megan’s remarkable growth and dedication to the people she supports.

Megan’s journey with Progress has been one of drive, hard work and heart. In just twelve months, she rose from support worker to team leader, taking on more responsibility and helping to strengthen her team’s work with children and young people. She has supported her manager with administrative tasks, contributed to inspections and built trusted relationships with colleagues, children and external partners.

“Megan has developed from a support worker to a team leader in the last 12 months,” said Harry during the presentation. “She’s gone from not leading shifts to helping with everything from admin and Reg 44s to inspections. She’s supported her colleagues and the children, formed strong relationships and always goes the extra mile.”

Megan was nominated by both colleagues and senior staff, a reflection of the trust and respect she’s earned across the service. Her story is already familiar to many within Progress, following the publication of From Support Worker to Team Leader in Twelve Months, which highlighted her rapid progression and commitment to making a difference.

The Rising Star Award shines a light on individuals who demonstrate exceptional personal and professional growth, showing initiative, leadership and an unwavering commitment to high-quality care. Megan embodies those values every day in her work.

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