CELEBRATING OUR PEOPLE
Evergreen Care Employee of the Year Awards 2026
Celebrating the people who make care feel like home.
We are absolutely bursting with pride as we celebrate some truly exceptional members of the Evergreen Care family.
Each year, the Employee of the Year Awards recognise colleagues who go above and beyond in their roles, demonstrating the compassion, kindness, dedication, professionalism and commitment that define who we are as an organisation.
Our teams deliver care, support, comfort and companionship to residents every day. These awards shine a spotlight on the people whose actions inspire others and remind us of the extraordinary difference one person can make.
Our 2026 Award Recipients
This year’s competition was incredibly close, with outstanding nominations from across the Group. After considerable deliberation, we are delighted to announce our recipients.
Second Place
Catherine Nolan
HCA Supervisor
Raheny Nursing Home
Recognised for her professionalism, knowledge and dedication to supporting residents and colleagues.
Employee of the Year 2026
Daisy Abraham
Healthcare Assistant
Oakdale Nursing Home
Celebrated for exceptional compassion, patience and dedication to residents and colleagues alike.
Third Place
Ann Leddy
Household Manager
Sunhill Nursing Home
Recognised for kindness, genuine care and the family atmosphere she helps create.
The stories behind the awards
The awards programme exists to ensure that employees who quietly and consistently make a difference are formally recognised for their contribution.
Employee of the Year 2026
Daisy Abraham
Healthcare Assistant, Oakdale Nursing Home
Daisy has been awarded the prestigious title of Evergreen Care Employee of the Year 2026. In her nomination, she was recognised for her exceptional compassion, patience and dedication to residents and colleagues alike.
“Her compassion, patience and dedication are evident every day. Residents look forward to her shift, knowing that she will greet all with a smile.”— Kiran Kaur, Person in Charge
Daisy’s unwavering commitment to delivering person-centred care exemplifies everything that Evergreen Care stands for. Her warmth, kindness and genuine connection with residents have made a lasting impact on those she supports.
Second Place
Catherine Nolan
HCA Supervisor, Raheny Nursing Home
Catherine’s professionalism, knowledge and dedication earned her second place in this year’s awards. She was nominated for her reliability, experience and willingness to support and guide others, helping to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.
“Catherine is reliable and experienced, always ready to share knowledge with others. She knows each resident’s preferences, making them feel comfortable, respected and cared for.”— Claudia Talpau, Person in Charge
Catherine’s leadership and commitment to supporting both residents and colleagues make her a valued member of the Raheny team and an excellent ambassador for Evergreen Care.
Third Place
Ann Leddy
Household Manager, Sunhill Nursing Home
Ann’s dedication, kindness and genuine care for residents secured her a well-deserved third-place finish. Her nomination highlighted the positive relationships she has built throughout the home and the family atmosphere she helps create every day.
“It is obvious from observing interactions and talking with residents that Ann treats everyone like members of her own family. She always has time for a chat, a smile and a kind word.”— Sarah Beth Fay, Deputy Person in Charge
Ann’s commitment to making residents feel valued, respected and at home reflects the very heart of Evergreen Care’s mission.
Highly Commended
We would also like to extend our sincere congratulations to our highly commended award recipients. Being recognised amongst such an outstanding group of nominees is a tremendous achievement and reflects the incredible contribution each person makes to their home, colleagues and residents.
Highly Commended
Noelle McCarthy
Highly Commended
Dinesh Satheesan Pattom
A night of celebration
A few moments from the 2026 Employee of the Year Awards.
Celebrating the best of Evergreen Care
While this evening’s awards recognise a small number of recipients, they also celebrate something much bigger: the extraordinary commitment demonstrated by employees across every Evergreen Care location.
To every person who was nominated, to every colleague who submitted a nomination, and to every member of the Evergreen Care team—thank you for the dedication, compassion and professionalism you bring to your role each day.
Congratulations once again to Daisy, Catherine, Ann, Noelle and Dinesh. Your achievements are a source of pride for the entire Evergreen Care family.