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Bluebird Care Awards 2023 Winners Revealed

 On Friday the 17 November 2023, we hosted our annual awards ceremony at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. Healthcare Workers, Care Coordinators, Team Members and Managers from across the country gathered to celebrate and acknowledge the compassionate individuals who deliver quality care right across Ireland. 

 

A total of 32 finalists who were selected from a multitude of nominations were recognised on the day for the incredible work they do, supporting and looking after the most vulnerable people in their communities.  

The 32 finalists were split across 4 categories:  

Healthcare Worker of the Year: 

  • Sophia McElhatton - Donegal  

  • Breege Barnicle - Sligo  

  • Paula Dowling - Carlow, Kilkenny & Waterford  

  • Jacinta Ahearne - Tipperary & East Cork  

  • Darragh Gordon - Galway  

  • Marie Conlan - Clare 

  • Martha Nolan - Dublin South West 

  • Kelly McMahon - Wexford 

  • Anne McMahon - Northeast  

  • Louise Kinsella - Dublin North  

  • Sharon O'Brien - Dublin West  

  • Helen Inglis - Meath  

  • Karina Mozdzierska - Dublin South East & Wicklow  

  • Janaina Masiero - Limerick  

  • Suyene Castro - Dublin South 

  • Catherine Cunningham - Kerry & West Cork 

 

Care Coordinator of the Year: 

  • Shirley Nelson – Meath  

  • Kathleen Brennan – Dublin West  

  • Jennifer Gallagher – Donegal  

  • Ruth Leamy – Clare  

  • Katie Lynch – Dublin North  

 

Manager of the Year: 

  • Carolyn Corless – Galway  

  • David Reck – Wexford  

  • Christina Phelan – Dublin West  

  • Annette Duddy – Donegal  

  • Aisling Dunne – Sligo  

  • Bridget Dooley - Carlow, Kilkenny & Waterford 

 

Team Member of the Year: 

  • Karen O’Sullivan – Dublin South  

  • Danielle Dowdall – Dublin West  

  • Sandra Kane - Dublin South East & Wicklow 

  • Kevan Fewtrell - Kerry & West Cork 

  • Louise Collins - Limerick 

The Bluebird Care team and finalists enjoyed Afternoon Tea before meeting with the panel of judges; broadcaster, author, activist, and Bluebird Care brand ambassador Emer O’Neill, educational consultant & author of ‘Thanks for the Memories’ Susan McGovern and deputy showbiz editor at The Irish Sun, Aine Conaty.  

Commenting on the celebratory occasion Nicola Mellotte, Country Director at Bluebird Care Ireland said

 

“I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to all our finalists and winners today, they deserve every ounce of acknowledgement and recognition. Our teams at Bluebird Care embody every aspect of the brand, with care at the very heart of everything they do. It’s a business with people and the community at the very heart of its operations, keeping those we care for safe, at home.”  

A massive congratulations to Bluebird Care’s 2023 winners; Anne McMahon from Bluebird Care North East, who was awarded Healthcare Worker of the Year, David Reck from Bluebird Care Wexford, who was awarded Manager of the Year, Ruth Leamy from Bluebird Care Clare, who was awarded Care Coordinator of the Year and Karen O’Sullivan from Bluebird Care Dublin South, who was awarded Team Member of the year.