Tuam man Brian McNamara was honoured for his care for the elderly as one of the big winners at the Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards.
Brian is a Director of Care at Greenpark Nursing Home in Tuam, which was founded by his parents more than three decades ago.
He was amongst 24 finalists from counties and communities across Ireland who went forward for seven awards and one Overall Excellence Award.
Brian was one of the seven award winners, recognised for his excellence in providing nursing home care.
Speaking the before the awards ceremony Brian said, “My parents established Greenpark Nursing Home in 1991 and older persons care has been a part of my life since.”
“I love my role as Director of Care and feel privileged to be able to work with those who need it most. I could never see myself doing anything else.”
Tadhg Daly, Nursing Homes Ireland CEO said, “Congratulations to Brian on his fantastic achievement in winning a Nursing Home Ireland Care Award.”
“Our Awards celebrate excellent care provided by staff in nursing homes and entries from across the country an extremely high standard were received.”
“Fellow staff, residents and visitors to the nursing home should be exceptionally proud of his achievement.”
The 2023 Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards, in association with Homecare Medical, took place at the The Mansion House this week.
The NHI Care Awards recognise care excellence and staff within nursing homes. The Awards honour the vital role fulfilled by nursing homes and their staff in enhancing the lives of residents entrusted in their care.
Nominations were invited from over 370 Nursing Homes Ireland member nursing homes, located in communities across the country.
They were submitted by nursing home residents, visitors to nursing homes, staff, and the public, before going before an independent judging panel.
