Our judges have read every nomination, and the shortlists are set. Pull back a curtain to see who is up for each award, ahead of the ceremony at Dunblane Hydro on Wednesday 28th October 2026.
One curtain per category. Open them in any order, at your own pace.
Barry Glencross
Lesley McEwan
Katie Tyson
Recognises an exceptional colleague new to the sector or showing significant growth in their role, making a demonstrable difference.
Chris Heslop
Myra McCall
Ellie Jordan
Acknowledges colleagues in support roles - administration, catering, hospitality, housekeeping, gardening, maintenance - who ensure a comfortable living environment for residents.
Arlene Masson
Emeka Iwuchukwu
Kirsty McGonigle
Honours a colleague who has positively benefited individuals, services and the wider sector through sustained input and embodying Meallmore values.
Culduthel Care Home
St Modans Care Home
Greenan Manor Care Home
Awards a home that demonstrates a one-team approach, respectful person-centred care, and sensitivity to residents' needs.
Fiona Young
Jaime Parker
Mark Shayne
Celebrates a colleague who consistently represents company values and creates a positive work environment.
Chelsea Linn
Annet Tumwesigye
Rodisang Marshall
Presented to a nurse who exemplifies outstanding nursing practice, leadership and respect for residents, inspiring their colleagues.
Gordon Nunn
HospitalityHead Office
Angela Morrison
FinanceHead Office
Cameron King
MarketingHead Office
Recognises colleagues from support teams who provide essential functions across our services.
Marie Gibson
Mandy Love
Shirley Ferries
Celebrates a team that has made an exceptional contribution to residents' quality of life, health and happiness through the activities they lead.
The Oaks Care Home
Alderwood House Care Home
Hilton Court Care Home
Awards a home delivering exceptional, person-centred adult specialist care with innovation and expertise.
Michelle Ruiz-Beltran
Denise Scott
Laura McNicol
Open to Home Managers only this year. Recognises a manager who has shown vision in developing person-centred care and led their team to deliver consistently good outcomes for residents.
Alison Bradley
Samoy Millen-Jackson
Carol Duguid
New for 2026. Celebrates a deputy manager whose leadership, reliability and support for colleagues keeps daily life in the home running well for residents and teams alike.
Angela Symmons
Lauren Wilson
Stacey Smith
Honours a senior care worker or practitioner providing quality care and support in partnership with nursing and care colleagues.
Sandra Chaka
Myla Hayag
Paul Higgins
Awarded to a care worker known for providing high-quality, person-centred care and showing exemplary dedication to their role.
Robert Scott
Paul O'Brien
Eilidh Mason
Celebrates chefs who push the boundaries of flavour and technique while considering the diverse dietary needs of our residents.
Thank you to every colleague, resident, family member and visiting professional who took the time to nominate. Every submission was read by our judging panel and assessed against the category criteria, and these finalists will be celebrated in front of the whole Meallmore community at Dunblane Hydro.
The awards are made possible by partners who share our belief in the people who care. We are looking forward to seeing them all at Dunblane Hydro.
One of the UK's largest foodservice wholesalers, delivering fresh produce, store cupboard staples and specialist dietary ranges to kitchens across the country.
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A care home supply partner of more than thirty years, providing everything from nursing and pressure care to janitorial and bedding ranges.
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Family-run Scottish butchers and fishmongers based near Linlithgow, trading since 1910 and supplying quality produce to kitchens the length of the country.
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A hydration drink developed specifically for older people, helping care teams keep residents refreshed with vitamin-rich flavours they actually enjoy.
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A Glasgow-based independent training provider working across Scotland since 1989, delivering modern apprenticeships and SVQs including social services and healthcare.
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A Scottish procurement partner for care homes and other people-focused organisations, simplifying everyday buying so teams can spend more time with residents.
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An Ayrshire dairy delivering fresh milk, eggs and everyday essentials across Ayrshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness.
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A long-standing partner to our homes and teams, and a welcome supporter of the colleagues we are celebrating this year.
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Furniture makers since 1954, designing and installing lounge, dining and bedroom pieces built for the demands of care home life.
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Scotland's oldest independent lift and stairlift specialist, established in 1978, supplying, installing and maintaining passenger and access lifts.
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A Glasgow-founded domiciliary eyecare service bringing full NHS and private eye tests, frames and lenses directly to residents in their own home.
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Principal building contractors in central Scotland since 1957, delivering construction projects from small works to multi-million pound contracts.
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