A Kildare nursing home resident has been recognised among Ireland’s best at the NHI Care Awards 2025, the leading national celebration of excellence in nursing home care.
Jimmy Cox, a resident of Craddock House Nursing Home, received the Resident Achievement Award, sponsored by LHP Skillnet.
Jimmy was honoured at the NHI Care Awards ceremony on Thursday, 6th November 2025, in the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin. The event was attended by the Minister for Older People, Kieran O’Donnell TD, who also presented an award on the night. The ceremony celebrated exceptional care being delivered every day across nursing homes in Ireland.
“The NHI Care Awards celebrate the extraordinary dedication of those who provide compassionate, person-centred care every day,” said Tadhg Daly, CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland.
“Jimmy Cox, is an inspiration whose story reminds us all that nursing home care is about supporting people to live life to the fullest. His recognition honours the individuality, spirit, and contribution of residents at the heart of every nursing home community.
“I also wish to extend warm congratulations to all those nominated across the country this year. Each nominee represents the compassion, commitment, and expertise that underpin quality nursing home care nationwide.
“We extend our sincere thanks to Minister Kieran O’Donnell TD for attending and presenting an award on the night, and to all our sponsors for their continued support, in particular to Homecare Medical, our long-standing awards partner and key sponsor, whose commitment helps make this national celebration of care possible.”
The Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) Care Awards, held in association with Homecare Medical, are the leading national celebration of excellence in nursing home care. The Awards honour the dedication, compassion, and professionalism shown by individuals and teams supporting more than 27,000 people living in nursing homes across Ireland.
The Awards recognise outstanding achievements and best practice in every aspect of care, from clinical excellence and innovation to teamwork, resident wellbeing, and quality improvement. By highlighting these exceptional contributions, the NHI Care Awards showcase the vital role that nursing home care plays in enabling residents to live life to its fullest. Further information is available at nhicareawards.ie
Final list of winners :
- Darvin Ambas – Overall Winner
- Mamie Dunne – Administrator of the Year – The Olivis Slater Award
- Siby Johny – Director of Nursing of the Year
- Jimmy Cox – Resident Achievement Award
- Kathryn Lavelle – Quality Enhancement Award
- Connect Cafe – Team of the Year
General Award winners:
- Sinead Meegan
- Sherin George
- Breege Lyons
- Sonia Rivas Sanchez
- Stephy Sebastian
- Gillian O’Shea
