We are thrilled to announce our awards for 2024, in a record year for nominations that highlight colleagues’ extraordinary efforts to enrich the lives of the organisation’s 1000+ residents.
Gardening teams who come in on their days off to make sure the plants are watered just right; an activities colleague who sourced a pet budgie for a resident who mentioned having one as a child; or building a dementia-friendly ‘high street’ of vintage-style shops in the back garden. These are just some stand-out examples from this year’s record-breaking 395 nominations.
Nominations are submitted by residents, their families, and other colleagues across 14 categories including Most Improved Home, Community Engagement and Care Professional of the Year. Entries this year described colleagues showing that nothing is too much trouble when it comes to ensuring residents are safe and happy. They also spoke to the importance of colleagues showing up each day with a positive attitude, being helpful and kind, and supporting each other to deliver the best care possible.
A celebratory lunch was held in late July in London to bring together winners, home managers, Trustees and other. The special lunch, supported by partners Allia C&C, closed this year’s celebrations following an online awards ceremony and celebrations at our 28 care homes earlier in April.
Paul Newman, Chief Executive of Greensleeves Care, said:
“Care is an industry where, time and time again, you find colleagues who will move heaven and earth to make others happy. We see this every day across our 28 homes and our annual awards try to show just how thankful we are for that commitment and attitude.
“We received almost 400 nominations this year, an incredible testament to the amazing work our colleagues do every day across the country, and the impact they have on residents, families and peers.
“As a growing organisation, having a talented and committed workforce is something we are incredibly proud of, and fully committed to continue nurturing.”
Along with a certificate and trophy, winners also received cash vouchers to support projects or improvements of their choice within their care communities. In previous years, funding has gone towards interactive equipment for people living with dementia, special trips out, and even once-in-a-lifetime experiences for residents.
The full list of winners is as follows:
- Care Professional of the Year – Emma Goodes (Rose Cottage)
- Highly Commended Care Professional of the Year – Millie Tolkien (Mount Ephraim House)
- Colleague of the Year – Libby Dale (Broadlands)
- Community Engagement Award – Harleston House
- Dining Experience – Enrique Rene Roblez Poma (Torkington House)
- Excellence in Dementia Care – Gloucester House
- Excellence in Resident Experience – Elena Hyman (Torkington House)
- Fundraising – Friends of Broadlands (volunteer group)
- Gardens and Grounds – Dr Geoff White (Arden House)
- Home of the Year – De Lucy House
- Living our Values – Broadlands
- Manager of the Year – Lauren Tubby (De Lucy House)
- Highly Commended Manager of the Year – Margaret Siriwardena (Torkington House)
- Most Improved Home – The Briars
- Outstanding Activities Programme – Gloucester House
- Sustainability and Innovation – De Lucy House
- Unsung Hero – Hazel Dowman (The Briars)
- Volunteer of the Year – Julia Cass (Henley House)