The 13th Annual Heart of Peninsula Care Awards, one of Northern Ireland’s leading celebrations of excellence in health and social care, took place recently at The La Mon Hotel and Country Club. Hosted by UTV and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell and organised by Peninsula Care Services, the prestigious awards recognised the dedication, professionalism and compassion demonstrated by individuals and organisations across the care sector.
Jonny Cook, Director of Peninsula Care Services, said: “The Heart of Peninsula Care Awards are all about recognising the incredible people who go above and beyond every day to support some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. We had over 300 entries and the judging process was tough, but our exceptional winners were well deserved, especially the winner of the coveted Overall Heart of Peninsula Care Award, Crystal Jones.” This esteemed award was sponsored by AC Rentaplant and Crystal also walked away with a £250 cash prize. Crystal was shocked when she was unveiled as the overall winner. She says;
“I was nominated for the client choice award, but I was not sure I would win as it was my first time to be nominated. I decided to attend the awards, just so I could see what happens at the award night. Winning the client choice awards made me so overwhelmed with excitement that I began to enjoy celebrating with my sister Michelle who had accompanied me to the awards. When the Master of Ceremonies started announcing the qualities that had been recognised for the winner of the Overall Heart of Peninsula category, I told myself that I could never qualify for this award. When I heard my name, I was shocked and in disbelief and cried with joy looking at my bosses cheering me and it made me shed even more tears of joy. Being with the Company for nearly three years, I never thought I would have the privilege of winning the special award, I feel very honoured.”
The winners of the other categories were:
- Giraffe of the Year HCA, Sponsored by McKeown and Co. Solicitors – Lovemore Gore
Highly Commended – Madison Colwell - Giraffe of the Year CCW, sponsored by McKeown and Co. Solicitors – Victoria Derbyshire
Highly Commended – Victoria Bassett - Giraffe of the Year RN, sponsored by McKeown and Co. Solicitors – Antonio Calo
Highly Commended – Melania Chirongoma - Client Choice Awards, sponsored by Anchor Medical – Audrey Keenan and Crystal Jones
- Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by Willis Insurance and Risk Management – Vera Ribeiro, Electus Healthcare
Highly Commended – Karen McFarland, Beechvale Nursing Homes Movilla - Nurse of the Year, sponsored by Jen Aesthetics Medical – Jess Lord, Beechvale Nursing Homes Movilla
Highly Commended – Amantle Botlhe Leshage, Beechill Care Home - Activity Coordinator of the Year, sponsored by Regent Flooring – Angela Collins, Ardlough Care Home.
Highly Commended – Monica Garcia, Craigmichael Children’s Home - Residential Home of the Year, sponsored by Linenhall Hearing Care – Hollybank Manor
Highly Commended – Towell House - Nursing Home of the Year, sponsored by Alexander Barbour Travel – Castleview Private Nursing Home
Highly Commended – Lakeview Care Home - Supporting People Award – sponsored by Stairlift Solutions – Positive Futures
Highly Commended – Camphill Community School - Young Carer of The Year Award, sponsored by J. McDonald Florist – Letitia Babb
- Health Care Assistant of the Year, sponsored by Language Training Solutions – Jamie Whitworth, The Peninsula
Highly Commended – Gail Shaw, Carnalea Care Home - Health Care Assistant of the Year, Peninsula Care Services, sponsored by Ulster Bank – Debbie Bell
Highly Commended – Micah Siabunda - Ancillary Worker of the Year, sponsored by REVIVE Pain and Injury Clinic – Evelyn Lorimer, Hamilton Private Nursing Home
Highly Commended – Alberta Clegg, Edgewater Lodge - Learner of the Year Level 2 Award, sponsored by Steer Training – Zara Casey, Triangle Housing.
- Learner of The Year Level 3 Award, sponsored by Steer Training – Caitlin O’Neill, Ann’s Homecare
- Learner of The Year Level 5 Award, sponsored by Steer Training – Kim Stewart, Peninsula Care
- Admin Worker of the Year, sponsored by Hamilton Morris Waugh – Mick Hall, Kingsland Care Centre
Highly Commended – Gregg Reid, Croagh Patrick - Care Home Group of the Year, sponsored by Optomise Eyecare – Electus Healthcare
Highly Commended – Beechvale Nursing Homes Movilla - Investment in Training Award, sponsored by Paragon Healthcare Solutions – Spa Nursing Home Group
- Manager of the Year, sponsored by W. C Fire Ltd – Elaine Thompson, Cranley Lodge
Highly Commended – Debbie Calvert, Sunnyside Nursing Home. - Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by RockSalt Kitchen and Bar – Wallace Gwiza
Highly Commended – Paula Kee
The awards also raised £2,000 for their nominated charity Rosie’s Trust. Live entertainment was provided by The Jersey Tones.
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