A senior carer at a Doonfoot care home has been recognised for her dedication to residents and colleagues after winning a top award at the 2026 Meallmore Colleague Awards.
Katie Tyson, Senior Advanced Carer at Greenan Manor Care Home, was named winner of the Emerging Talent Award in recognition of her commitment to providing high-quality care and supporting her fellow team members.
Katie was praised for taking on senior responsibilities while ensuring residents remain at the heart of everything she does.
Nominations highlighted her thoughtful approach to care, from remembering residents' favourite biscuits to helping organise special birthday outings. Her encouragement and support for new colleagues were also recognised, alongside the kindness and compassion she demonstrates towards residents.
Speaking about her award, Katie said: “My job is everything to me. Working at Greenan Manor is great and it’s an amazing home to work in - I couldn’t have done anything without my colleagues, the residents and without everybody always backing me.”
The awards ceremony, now in its 15th year, took place at the Dunblane Hydro, bringing together 230 attendees from Meallmore's 27 care homes across Scotland.
This year's awards attracted a record 2,150 nominations, an increase of almost 25% compared with 2025. Nominations were submitted by residents, families, visiting professionals and colleagues, with more than 2,000 Meallmore employees eligible for recognition.
The awards celebrated achievements across a range of care-related categories, including nursing, leadership, hospitality, meaningful activities and home support.
Cillian Hennessey, CEO of Meallmore, said: “The record-breaking response to this year’s awards is the perfect way to mark 15 years of our Meallmore Colleague Awards. Each nomination showcases the compassion, dedication and teamwork that define our Meallmore community and the impact our colleagues have on the lives of our residents, their families and the wider team.
"This is what makes Meallmore an exceptional place to live and work. Reading the nominations makes us so incredibly proud – all 2,150 of them!
“These annual awards are a celebration of our shared achievements and give us much-deserved pride, purpose, and optimism for the coming year. I’d like to congratulate all the finalists, and of course, our very worthy winners who have blown us away, as always.”
Alongside the main awards, 24 colleagues received long service recognition, including seven employees celebrating 30 years with the organisation.
Meallmore currently operates 27 care homes across Scotland, providing care for older people and adults with specialist support needs. The organisation also has three new care homes in development.
Katie's award recognises her contribution to Greenan Manor Care Home and the positive impact she continues to make on the lives of residents and colleagues in Doonfoot.