Care Home 2026 – Finalists Announced

Care Home 2026 – Finalists Announced

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Care Home Awards! A big thank you to everyone who submitted nominations, and congratulations to all those who made the shortlist!

Join us for the Awards Ceremony, hosted by Michelle McManus and Professor Donald Macaskill, on the evening of Friday 13 November 2026, at the Hilton, Glasgow. If you are interested in booking an award table or any places, please contact Tracy at [email protected]. 

Ancillary & Support Staff Award

Catherine Amoore – Woodlands Care Home
Mason Boyle – Wallacetown Gardens
Amanda Jackson – Trinity House and Lodge

Nutrition & Eating Well Award

Kitchen Team – Randolph Hill Nursing Homes
Chris Jackson – Beech Manor Care Home
Kynnaird House Care Home

Meaningful Activity Award

World Cup 2026 Inter-Care Home Challenge – Abbotsford Care
Kirsty Bagan – Forefaulds Care Home
Staff Team – Rashielee Care Home

Training, Learning & Staff Development Award

Sebastian Murtizwa – Woodside Court Care Home
Stewart Hutcheson – BCG ASC
Helen Maloy – Morar Living Care Group

Emerging Talent Award

Beau England – Strathburn Lodge
Freya Burnett – Arnahein Care Home
Louisa Pearson – BCG Coupar Angus

Leadership Award

Peter McCormick – Randolph Hill Nursing Homes
Jody Marshall – Meallmore
Yvonne Richardson – Renaissance Care

Palliative & End of Life Care Practise Award

Kincaid House Care Home
End of Life Team – Randolph Hill Nursing Homes
Rashielee Care Home

Nurse of the Year Award

Prashna Koirala – Woodlands Care Home
Lori Fisher – BCG Perth
Michelle Paterson – Enhance Healthcare

Care Worker of the Year 

Jeanette Milligan – Bandrum Nursing Home
Kulana Jayalath – BCG
Louise Anderson – Trinity House and Lodge

Specialist Service Unit of the Year 

Allanbank Care Home
Hilton Court Care Home
Care Community Team – Florence House

Care Home Service of the Year Award

Bankview Care Home
Woodlands Care Home
Dundonald House Nursing Home

Care Innovation Award

Hartnell’s Cafe – Trinity House and Lodge
William McGregor – Abercorn Nursing Home
Morningside Care Home

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CH 2026 Finalists Announced

Care Home 2026 – Finalists Announced

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Care Home Awards! A big thank you to everyone who submitted

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