Filipinos in Care Director Wins Major Honour at Surrey Care Awards
- Filipinos in Care
- Nov 20
- 2 min read
London, UK – Filipinos in Care proudly announces that one of its directors, Margee Salazar Lopez Gonzaga, together with her dedicated team at The Burlington Care Home, has been awarded Champion of People and Progress at the 2025 Surrey Care Awards.
The award recognises exceptional leadership and a workplace culture built on trust, compassion, and genuine commitment to staff and residents. Under Margee’s guidance, The Burlington has grown into a high performing home where people feel valued and supported, and where excellence is part of the daily rhythm.
“Margee has always been the kind of leader who brings out the best in everyone around her,” said Kier Dungo, Founder of Filipinos in Care. “Her passion, integrity, and relentless drive for quality shape the kind of team any organisation would be proud to have. This award reflects the heart she puts into her work, and the progress she inspires.”
The recognition is also a proud moment for the Filipino community in UK health and social care, showcasing the impact and professionalism Filipino leaders bring to the sector.
Filipinos in Care extends its warmest congratulations to Margee and the whole Burlington team for their remarkable achievement. Their success mirrors the organisation’s mission: to uplift leaders, celebrate excellence, and champion positive change across social care.
About Filipinos in Care
Filipinos in Care is a national, community interest organisation supporting Filipino professionals across the UK health and social care sector. We provide leadership development programmes, pastoral support, networking opportunities, and recognition initiatives that empower our community to thrive. Through training, advocacy, and collaboration with providers, we aim to strengthen the workforce, develop future leaders, and highlight the outstanding contribution of Filipinos in care.
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