29.01.2025

Celebrating Excellence: Country Court Staff Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Country Court is proud to announce the winners of the Country Court Staff Awards 2025, sponsored by Evans Vanodine and Alliance Local. The awards recognise the outstanding dedication, passion, and hard work of our incredible team members across our care homes and central services.

With 12 prestigious categories, the awards celebrate those who go above and beyond to provide exceptional care and support to residents, families, and colleagues. After a rigorous judging process, we are delighted to share this year’s winners.

Country Court Staff Awards 2025 Winners

  • Wellbeing Coordinator of the Year sponsored by Duncan & ToplisBernadette Hoo-Hing, Baycroft Flitwick

  • Central Services (Field-based) sponsored by HorizonMaigan Colbert, Central Services

  • Central Services (Office-based) sponsored by Yo TelecomFaith Ranson, Central Services

  • Maintenance Person of the Year sponsored by Duplex CleaningCris Constandache, Area Maintenance Team

  • Chef of the Year sponsored by BidfoodChris Beeby, Castor Lodge Care Home

  • Home Environment Team Member of the Year sponsored by Sylvester Keal – Santhosh Pooswamy, Tallington Lodge

  • Carer of the Year sponsored by Jex Capital AllowancesGay Fox, Tallington Lodge

  • Senior Carer of the Year sponsored by LottieAileen Ross, Camberwell Lodge

  • Nurse of the Year sponsored by ProChemistJossy James, Summer Lane

  • Deputy Manager of the Year sponsored by Fane ClinicRosa-Maria Gaiteri, Oakview Lodge

  • Home Manager of the Year sponsored by HalbornsHolly Hunton, Ruby Lodge Care Home

Outstanding Contribution Award

The Outstanding Contribution Award, sponsored by Solutions for Accounting and CRM, is a special category celebrating our longest-serving colleagues. This year Country Court recognised people who had been with Country Court or worked at their care home for twenty years or more:

  • Julie Hunter, Care Assistant, Swanholme Court
  • Neil Standish, Chef Manager, Somerset Nursing Home
  • Remilekun Efele-Davis Deputy Manager Woodland House
  • Laverne Scully, Care Assistant, Lyle House
  • Tracy Hulbert, Care Assistant, Belmont House
  • Melony Smalley, Senior Carer, The Grove Care Home
  • Samantha Brannick, Chef, Neale Court
  • Dawn Thornley, Senior Carer, Abbey Grange Care Home
  • Sharon Brown, Housekeeper, Swanholme Court
  • Patricia Morris, Care Assistant, Woodland House
  • Gloria George, Home Manager, Marling Court
  • Paul Bowen, Maintenance, Heartlands
  • Caroline Martin, Care Assistant, Woodland House
  • Dawn Field, Wellbeing Coordinator, Stanton Court Nursing Home
  • Lisa Dent, Home Manager, Eccleshare Court
  • Jenniffer Lyons-Stephens, Care Assistant, Woodland House
  • Comfort Amfo Minta-Ampofo, Care Assistant, Woodland House
  • Lesley Golding, Care Assistant, Birkin Lodge Care Home
  • Dean Reid, Senior Carer, Woodland House
  • Debra Elston, Care Assistant, Abbey Grange Care Home
  • Jennese Schloss-Fraser, Senior Carer, Lyle House
  • Lina Gle, Senior CarerSomerset Nursing Home
  • Yvonne Pierre, Housekeeper, Lyle House
  • Colleen Lewis, Senior Carer, Woodland House
  • Diana Fenner, Senior Carer, Ashwood Nursing Home
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Recognising Dedication and Passion

Speaking at the event, Alykhan Kachra Co-CEO said:

"We would like to thank all the nominees, including those who didn’t make it to the judging day. To be nominated for an award from over 3300 staff is a fantastic achievement in itself, you should all feel very proud to be recognised."

Al-karim Kachra, Co-CEO commented:

"On behalf of the Kachra family, I would like to personally thank all of you here today for the fantastic hard work that you do in our care homes. We would also like to thank our wonderful sponsors for joining us today, without your support the high standards of care we provide would not be possible."

A huge congratulations to all our winners and nominees—your hard work and commitment make a difference every day!

Keep an eye on our website and social media for highlights from the awards event.

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