The Care Employer Award
Moore House
Moore House Group, under Mrs. Patricia Sheridan’s visionary leadership, has grown from a single residence to a comprehensive provider of residential, educational, fostering, and psychological services. Her unwavering dedication, advocacy, and innovation ensure exceptional support for children and young people, making her a highly deserving winner for The Employer Award.
The Care Home Worker Award
Joyce McHumphrey, Intobeige
Joyce’s warmth, passion, and dedication illuminate the lives of all in her care. She provides deeply personalised, compassionate support, builds trusting relationships with families, and inspires her team. By prioritising dignity, respect, and engagement, Joyce enhances residents’ lives, making her an exemplary carer and invaluable member of the team.
Jeni McCulloch,Enhance Scotland
Jeni is an exceptional leader who prioritises residents, ensuring care is consistently of the highest standard. Empathetic, kind, and professional, she supports both residents and staff, champions necessary change, and serves as a role model.
The Care Home Registered Manager Award
Robert Mollon, Moore House Group
Robert’s leadership is exemplary in every respect. His unwavering dedication to person-centred care, integrity, and continual improvement has elevated the quality of his service. He cultivates dignity, compassion, and professional excellence among his staff, fostering a home where residents flourish and families are reassured. A model of outstanding leadership.
Leanne Fairburn,Swanton Care and Community
Leanne is an exceptional manager whose integrity, empathy, and commitment to person-centred care set a remarkable standard. She fosters dignity, growth, and meaningful engagement for those she supports, while empowering her team to excel.
The Home Care Registered Manager Award
Clare Tait, Visiting Angels Stirlingshire
An inspirational and dedicated Registered Manager, she brings extensive experience across the social care sector. Leading by example, she empowers her team to deliver exceptional care. Passionate about learning and development, she fosters growth and improvement, demonstrating a hands-on, transformative leadership style that uplifts both staff and those they support.
The Dignity in Care Award
Marta Aurzecka-Zuchlke, Barchester
Marta, consistently prioritises dignity and compassionate care. She innovates to enhance residents’ experiences, from bath-time improvements to fall prevention, and quietly supports staff through thoughtful gestures. Her sensitive, loving approach uplifts residents and colleagues alike.
The Dementia Carer Award
Georgeta Buzgaru,Visiting Angels Stirlingshire
Since joining Visiting Angels Stirlingshire, Georgeta has transformed dementia care through compassion, patience, and intuition. She builds trust, restores independence, and ensures clients’ wellbeing, while mentoring colleagues and sharing best practices. Calm, empathetic, and dedicated, she consistently delivers person-centred care, uplifts her team, and sets a gold standard in dementia support
The Ancillary Worker Awards
Adam Russell and his Kitchen Team, QME Care
Adam Russell and his exceptional Kitchen Team at QME Care are the heartbeat of the home, delivering not just meals but joy, comfort, and connection. With creativity, compassion, and attention to detail, Adam ensures menus are nutritious, personalised, and beautifully presented, catering to all needs. Their innovative, resident-focused approach transforms mealtimes into memorable experiences, promotes wellbeing, and exemplifies excellence in care, making Adam and his team truly deserving of recognition.
Kim Black, Each Other Care
Kim creates a varied, inclusive activities programme tailored to each resident’s needs and interests. Through creativity, humour, and compassion, she engages residents—including those with dementia—enhancing confidence, connection, and joy. Her research-led, person-centred approach, alongside collaboration with families and professionals, makes her an outstanding activity organiser deserving recognition.
The Care Home Team Award
Meadowlark Care Home,Renaissance Care
What distinguishes Meadowlark is its steadfast dedication to person-centred care. Across every department the team works in perfect harmony to ensure each resident is treated with dignity, respect, and genuine warmth. Exceptional communication empowers every member to deliver outstanding support, even in challenging circumstances. Fabulous team.
The Home Care Team Award
Mobile Emergency Care Team, Falkirk Council
The Falkirk Team supports over 3,000 vulnerable people, promoting independence and safety through telecare equipment, rapid response, and first aid. Collaborating with health professionals, they provide compassionate, person-centred care 24/7. Their dedication, innovation, and teamwork enable individuals to remain safely at home, making the team truly deserving of recognition.
The Care Innovator Award
Inspire By, Community Integrated Care
The Inspire By Community Integrated Care team has transformed traditional day services into dynamic, real-world learning experiences. Supporting over 60 people, they embed skills development, community participation, and social inclusion, empowering individuals like Kirsty, Zara, and Phillipo to gain confidence, independence, and practical life skills, setting a new benchmark in innovative care.
The Frontline Leaders Award
Liz Jamieson, Intobeige
Liz demonstrates exceptional care, compassion, and dedication. Her back-to-basics approach, focus on training and mentoring, and recognition of individual staff needs ensures guidance, support, and praise are balanced. Committed to achieving the best for residents, she inspires her team, valuing their contributions and fostering a united, high-performing care environment.
Kelly Brown ,QME Care
Kelly’s humility shines through as she ensures her team receives full credit for their work. Her inspiring achievements in developmental projects reflect her effectiveness as a manager. Grounded yet progressive, she leads by example, fostering growth, collaboration, and recognition, embodying leadership that values teamwork above personal accolades.
The Workforce Development Award
Barbara Bertram,QME Care
Barbra designs diverse CPD programs, from short workshops to mini-trainings, and provide personalised support for staff completing NVQs, including one-to-one guidance throughout. Through support groups and immersive development experiences, staff gain a deeper understanding of clients’ perspectives, fostering empathy, insight, and truly person-centred care. Great work.
The Putting People First Award
Brook Street,Community Integrated Care
As a team, they work seamlessly to ensure service users are always prioritised. Through clear communication with other professionals, they guarantee that care aligns with each individual’s wishes and preferences, consistently delivering the highest standards of person-centred support.
The Co – Production Award
Joan Lyon,University of Stirling
Joan is a courageous advocate for people living with dementia, sharing her experiences with honesty, grace, and determination. Through guest lectures at the University of Stirling, she challenges hundreds of students annually to “see me, not my diagnosis,” leaving a lasting impact on the next generation of compassionate clinicians.
The Unpaid Carer Award
South Ayrshire HSCP Wee Carers
Young carers aged 5–11 created Take Care of You, demonstrating remarkable courage, creativity, and commitment. Balancing school and caring responsibilities, they produced a short film, led assemblies, and advocated nationally, including meeting the First Minister. Their work raises awareness, reduces stigma, and leaves a legacy for young carers across Scotland.
