Mariposa Ball & Awards 2025

TV Presenter, Chef and Charity Ambassador Briony May Williams and Sky Sports James Green hosted the star-studded Mariposa Ball and Awards 2025 at the Landmark Hotel in London on the 15th of March 2025. The ball, which is in aid of Mariposa International, includes the Mariposa Awards, which recognise excellence in bereavement care from across the NHS and society. It saw twelve categories hotly contested, with hundreds of nominations being received.

Compassion Award Presenter – Grace Booth

*Nominations for 2026 are now open so click here to nominate – https://www.sayinggoodbye.org/mariposa-awards-2026/*

The winners of the 2025 Mariposa Awards, and ‘Special Recognition Awards’ recipients are as follows:

The Archie Bereavement Professional of the Year 2025

This award recognises excellence in care from a bereavement specialist, and was presented by Michael Grecco.

Winner – Racheal Crane

Special Recognition – Anne Marie Sworak

The Arlo Award

In memory of Arlo Mallen, who sadly passed away in 2021, this award is for a medical practitioner who has gone above and beyond in the level of care they have provided. This award was presented by actress Mazz Murray

Winner – Katrina Bull

The Community Award

This award is for someone in the community who has supported someone through baby loss. This award was presented by Traitors star Diane Carson.

Winner – Honeysuckle FC

Special Recognition – Samantha Catanach & Marie Blythe

The Compassion Award

This award recognises compassionate care. This was presented by model, YouTube star and influencer Grace Booth

Winner – Natasha Allan Reeves

Special Recognition – Dr Kath Graham

Fundraiser of the Year Award

This special award looks to recognise a volunteer who has helped to raise funds to support the work of the charity. This award was presented by charity founders and CEOs Zoe and Andy Clark-Coates

Winner – Natalie Clarke

Special Recognition – Brittani Bobowick

The Lifetime Achievement Award

This special award looks to recognise a medical professional who has devoted their life to the care, and support of the bereaved. This award was presented by chef and author Illiyin Morrison

Winner – Karen Stoyles

OBGYN of the Year Award

This award is presented to an OBGYN who has displayed exceptional levels of clinical care and support for patients, and was presented by awards judge Professor Nick Harding OBE

Winner – Dr Robin Hughes

Special Recognition – Dr Gemma Mizon, Dr Lucasz Polanski

Employer of the Year Award

This award is presented to a company who has gone above and beyond in their support of their employees. It was presented by actress Laila Rouass

Winners – Hastings Direct & the John Lewis Partnership

Midwife of the Year Award

This award looks to recognise the incredible midwives who form the backbone of maternity care. It was presented by star of film and TV, Max Beesley

Winner – Rhian Rees Jones

Special Recognition – Rebecca Taylor

Bereavement Midwife of the Year 2025

This award looks to recognise excellence in bereavement midwifery. This award was presented by Chief Midwife of the ICM, Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE