We held our care awards ceremony on Thursday 11th September to celebrate the incredible dedication of our staff and their commitment to making life in our care homes so special for our residents. The event also celebrated members of staff who achieved a qualification within the care field, recognising their personal investment in their education.
The ceremony was held in the Event Marquee at the Hertfordshire zoo and finalists and guests were invited to tour the zoo before and after the event.
This year the care awards categories and finalists were:
- Caterer of the Year Award – Tyler Johnson (Vesta Lodge), Pedro Castillo (Anson Court), Julie Cole (Dukeminster Court)
- Housekeeper of the Year Award – Gilbert Thomas (Garden City Court), Hazel Fletcher (Mountbatten Lodge), Tania Richardson (Tye Green Lodge)
- Community Champion Award – Leian Madden (Anson Court), Ozun Leyla Halil (Mayfair Lodge)
- Leadership Award – Agnes Tonk (Riverside Lodge), Marta Carter (Courtland Lodge), Melissa King (Jubilee Court)
- Outstanding Contribution Award – Ian Chambers (Jubilee Court), Clare Bonney (Elm View), Dumitru-Mitica Olariu (Mantles Court)
- Carer of the Year Award – Sunita Pawar (Garden City Court), Elsa Mendoza (Courtland Lodge), Lauren Wilby (Mayfair Lodge)
The winners were:
- Caterer of the Year Award – Tyler Johnson – Vesta Lodge
- Housekeeper of the Year Award – Gilbert Thomas – Garden City Court
- Community Champion Award – Leian Madden – Anson Court
- Leadership Award – Agnes Tonk – Riverside Lodge
- Outstanding Contribution Award – Ian Chambers – Jubilee Court
- Carer of the Year Award – Sunita Pawar – Garden City Court
Congratulations to all our winners and finalists this year and to all those who have achieved their qualifications!!