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Meallmore Colleague Awards - 2023

The 12th year of celebrating the people who make Meallmore.

On 6th October 2023 more than 200 colleagues from across our 26 care homes came together at Dunblane Hydro for the 12th Meallmore Colleague Awards. Hosted by singer and TV personality Michelle McManus, the evening celebrated the warmth, craft and quiet dedication of the teams behind every home.

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The afternoon.

Fourteen awards were presented, including the brand new Brand Ambassador of the Year and a moving Special Recognition Award for the Daviot team who helped prepare the home for evacuation during the summer wildfires.

Watch the highlights

The 2023 film.

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Our 2023 winners.

Category 01

Emerging Talent

Winner

Courteney Forrester

Alderwood

Recognises a newcomer who has shown exceptional promise, enthusiasm and commitment to learning and development.

Category 02

Excellence in Support Services

Winner

Agnes Fullerton

Kynnaird

Acknowledges a support-services colleague whose consistent care keeps our homes running beautifully.

Category 03

Positive Impact

Winner

Natalie Wilkie

Antonine House

For a colleague whose positivity and warmth make a tangible difference to residents and colleagues alike.

Category 04

Manager of the Year

Winner

Suzanne Pitt

Hilton Court

For a Home Manager who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication and vision throughout the year.

Category 05

Senior Carer / Practitioner

Winner

Fiona Sutherland

Redwoods

Honours a senior team member who leads by example with expert guidance and mentorship.

Category 06

Head Office & Field-Based Support

Winner

Isabel Szeliga

Head Office

Recognises a member of our head office or field-based team providing invaluable support and expertise across our homes.

Category 07

Meaningful Activities

Winner

Jade Innes

Bayview

Celebrates a colleague who creates engaging, imaginative activities that enrich residents' daily lives.

Category 08

Elderly Home Service

Winner

Kynnaird House

Awarded to a home that demonstrates a one-team approach, respectful person-centred care, and sensitivity to residents' needs.

Category 09

Nurse of the Year

Winner

Kamil Zietek

Mearns House

Presented to a nurse who exemplifies outstanding nursing practice, leadership and respect for residents.

Category 10

Carer of the Year

Winner

Jade McPherson

The Oaks

For a care worker known for exceptional person-centred care and unwavering dedication to their role.

Category 11

Mental Health Home

Winner

Hilton Court

Awarded to a home delivering exceptional, person-centred specialist mental health care.

Category 12

Brand Ambassador (new for 2023)

Winner

Mel Walker and Andrew Rodden

Daviot House

A new category celebrating colleagues who consistently represent our values and create a positive environment for everyone around them.

Category 13

Meals Mean More

Winner

Dan McGonigle

Kincaid House

Recognises a catering colleague creating delicious, nutritious and enjoyable dining experiences for our residents.

Category 14

Special Recognition Award

Winner

Steve Gordon, Mel Walker and Andrew Rodden

Daviot House

Bestowed on the team whose extraordinary response helped prepare Daviot Care Home for evacuation during the summer wildfires, earning commendation from the emergency services.

Celebrating excellence

How the awards work.

Nominations are gathered from colleagues, residents, families and visiting professionals - everyone in the Meallmore community has a say in who deserves the spotlight.

Each of the thousands of nominations is reviewed by a dedicated judging panel, assessed against the category criteria, and shortlisted for the finalists' evening at Dunblane Hydro.

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