National Care Awards 2008

Elaine Shortt of Kirkby Manor care home in Kikrby in Ashfield received one of the most prestigious and sought after accolades at the National Care Awards this year, highlighting best practise in the care sector.

Elaine received the award for Care Registered Nurse of the Year at the National Care Awards 2008, which were held at the glamorous Hilton London Metropole Hotel in November.

In 2008 the National Care Awards were the biggest and brightest yet, with more entries than ever before as submissions flocked in for this year’s special 10th anniversary. Elaine was chosen from hundreds of applicants and received her award from well-known actor and TV presenter Tony Robinson, who hosted the evening.

Left: Tony Robinson, Elaine Short, Kamma Foulkes from Southern Cross. Below: National Care Awards November 2008

Elaine said “it was such an honour to be recognised by the care sector for the work I provide to the residents at my home. It was a fantastic evening and a wonderful achievement. I feel extremely proud to be the winner of this national care award.

This is the second award for Elaine this year, as she was presented with the Outstanding Performance of the Year award at the Hallmark Healthcare annual awards in September.

Avnish Goyal, managing director of Hallmark Healthcare, said: “Elaine is an exceptional member of the team and really deserves the award for registered nurse of the year. She is always enthusiastic about her job and is a terrific ambassador for anyone wanting a career in care.”

The evening consisted of a champagne reception, with additional entertainment, a gala dinner, the awards ceremony itself and was followed by after-dinner dancing with a live band and casino.

This year’s event – now celebrating its tenth anniversary – supported the work of the Alzheimer’s Society, whose staff and volunteers work together to provide help and information to people affected by dementia in their communities.

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