Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards 2025
The NHI Care Awards, in association with Homecare Medical, are Ireland’s leading national celebration of excellence in nursing home care, honouring the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of individuals and teams supporting over 27,000 people nationwide.
Visit the dedicated awards site
Why the Awards Matter
The awards recognise outstanding achievements and best practice, highlighting the positive impact of nursing home care in enabling residents to live life to the fullest and shining a spotlight on those making a real difference in the lives of older people.
Key Dates
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Nomination deadline: Friday, 29 August 2025
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Awards Ceremony: Thursday, 6 November 2025, The Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin (evening event)
Award Categories
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Olivia Slater Award – Administrator of the Year
Honours an administrator who embodies kindness, respect, and service, with exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills and initiative in improving systems. -
Director of Nursing of the Year
Recognises leadership in clinical governance, team empowerment, and person-centred care. -
Resident Achievement Award
Celebrates an inspiring resident achievement that enriches home or community life. -
Quality Enhancement Award
Rewards initiatives that meaningfully enhance residents’ quality of life and outcomes. -
Team of the Year
Highlights exemplary collaboration, compassion, and excellence in care. -
General Awards (five recipients)
Flexible recognition for exceptional contributions beyond the above categories.
Tickets & Updates
Ceremony tickets and announcements are available on the dedicated site.