Category 01
Emerging Talent
Recognises a newcomer who has shown exceptional promise, enthusiasm and commitment to learning and development.
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.
Dunblane Hydro6th October 202314 categories
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
Watch on YouTube The 2023 film.
Our 2023 winners.
14 categoriesCategory 02
Excellence in Support Services
Acknowledges a support-services colleague whose consistent care keeps our homes running beautifully.
Category 03
Positive Impact
For a colleague whose positivity and warmth make a tangible difference to residents and colleagues alike.
Category 04
Manager of the Year
For a Home Manager who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication and vision throughout the year.
Category 05
Senior Carer / Practitioner
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
Celebrates a colleague who creates engaging, imaginative activities that enrich residents' daily lives.
Category 08
Elderly Home Service
Winner
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
Presented to a nurse who exemplifies outstanding nursing practice, leadership and respect for residents.
Category 10
Carer of the Year
For a care worker known for exceptional person-centred care and unwavering dedication to their role.
Category 11
Mental Health Home
Winner
Awarded to a home delivering exceptional, person-centred specialist mental health care.
Category 12
Brand Ambassador (new for 2023)
A new category celebrating colleagues who consistently represent our values and create a positive environment for everyone around them.
Category 13
Meals Mean More
Recognises a catering colleague creating delicious, nutritious and enjoyable dining experiences for our residents.
Category 14
Special Recognition Award
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 were judged.
Nominations were gathered from colleagues, residents, families and visiting professionals. The Meallmore community helped identify colleagues to recognise.
Each nomination was reviewed by a dedicated judging panel and assessed against the category criteria. Finalists were celebrated at the ceremony at Dunblane Hydro.