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18 June 2007

10 YEARS CELEBRATED IN STYLE AT ANNUAL AWARDS

Hallmark Healthcare enjoyed a double celebration this month as it combined the official celebration of 10 years in business with its annual awards ceremony for employees.

The Indian-themed event took place at the five star Radisson Edwardian Hotel in Heathrow on Saturday (16 June).

Around 350 guests – most dressed in traditional Indian clothing – attended the evening and enjoyed a series of entertainment including sitar players, ganesh stilt walkers, henna tatooists and Bollywood dancers.

For Avnish Goyal, Chairman, and Ram Goyal, Managing Director, the event was the highlight in a year long calendar marking a decade in care.

Avnish said: “The evening was truly spectacular. It gave us the opportunity to acknowledge all those people – from friends and family to staff and suppliers – who have played their part in the Hallmark success story.”

the Award Winners

Marketeer of the Year
Sponsored by Vibe
Gary Dodd of Broughton Hall Care Home in Wrexham

Gary Dodd with Clare Birt of Vibe and Ram Goyal

Support Services of the year
Sponsored by Tomorrow’s Guide
Sarah Morris of Plas Rhosnesni Care Home in Wrexham

Sarah Morris with Davina Ludlow and Ram Goyal

Care Chef of the Year
Sponsored by 3663
Lesley Doherty of Applecourt Care Home in Warrington

Lesley Doherty with John Connolly and Ram Goyal

Trained Nurse of the Year
Sponsored by Zenith
Emmy Lou Sanchez of Cherry Tree Care Home in Caldicot

Emmy Lou Sanchez with Jenny Cooper and Ram Goyal

Activities Co-ordinator of the Year
Sponsored by DP Systems
Irene Threlfall of Westwood Court Care Home in Winsford

Irene Threlfall with David Patel and Ram Goyal

Trainer of the Year
Sponsored by Ecclesiastical
Elaine Shortt of Kirkby Manor Care Home in Kirkby

Elaine Shortt with Jeff Dowling and Ram Goyal

Head Office Personality of the Year
Sponsored by Coolblue Computing
Naomi Perry, PA to Avnish Goyal

Naomi Perry with Martin Jones and Ram Goyal

Home Manager of the Year
Sponsored by RBS
Adele Williams of Cartref Annwyl-Fan Care Home in Ammanford

Adele Williams

Innovator of the Year
Sponsored by Baxter & King Construction
Jacqueline Farguson, Head Office

Jaqueline Farguson with Gareth Purnell and Ram Goyal

Care Practitioner of the Year
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland
Lynda Morgan, Cwrt Enfys Care Home in Ystradgynlais

Lynda Morgan

Most Improved Home of Year
Sponsored by Westfield Health
Church View Care Home in Swindon 

The Church View team with Krystyna Gibbons and Ram Goyal

Home of the Year
Sponsored by Insurance Watch
Cherry Tree Care Home in Caldicot

The Cherry Tree team with Barry Ford and Ram Goyal

Ram Goyal said: “The Hallmark Healthcare Awards have become the highlight in our calendar. Each year they get bigger and better with more interest from more people. To say that the judging process was a difficult job this year is an understatement. I’m proud to have such a dedicated workforce.”

As well as the awards, the evening raised a significant sum for Hallmark’s chosen charity NAPA (National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People).

Gemma Bowler from Kirkby Manor won the raffle for a holiday worth £6000 donated by Hallmark. For the last few months homes had been selling raffle tickets to raise funds.

Gemma, along with a fellow carer from Kirkby Manor, Gemma Waddoups, will be jetting off to Mauritius for a week’s holiday at a five star complex where she will be waited on by their own personal butler.

Avnish added: “This is a very special year for Hallmark. To have achieved so much is wonderful. We look forward to the next stage in our journey.”

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