Care Home Awards 2024 – Open for Nominations!

Care Home Awards 2024 – Open for Nominations!

We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Scottish Care Home Awards 2024! These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in the care home sector, recognising the dedication, innovation, and outstanding contributions the of care home workforce across Scotland.

Categories for the 2024 Awards:

  • Ancillary & Support Staff
  • Nutrition & Eating Well
  • Meaningful Activity
  • Training, Learning & Staff Development
  • Emerging Talent
  • Outstanding Achievement
  • Leadership
  • Palliative & End of Life Care Practise
  • Nurse of the Year
  • Care Worker of the Year
  • Specialist Service/Unit of the Year
  • Care Home Service of the Year
  • Care Innovation Award 

Each category is designed to highlight the exceptional work carried out in care homes, showcasing individuals and teams who go above and beyond to provide high-quality care and support to residents.

How to Nominate: To nominate a deserving individual or team, please visit the Scottish Care Home Awards 2024 nomination page here. The process is simple and straightforward, ensuring you can easily acknowledge the hard work and dedication of those in the care sector.

Key Dates:

  • Nominations Deadline: Close of play – Friday 30 August 2024
  • Awards Ceremony: Friday 15 November 2024

We encourage you to take this opportunity to recognise the incredible efforts of your colleagues and teams. Let’s celebrate the heroes in our care homes who continually strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence in care. We look forward to receiving your nominations!

Find out more and enter here

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