17 March 2023

International Women’s Day – Hallmark’s Superhero Women

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we recently ran a competition across our homes and central support office to celebrate the influential women that inspire and empower those around them.

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality.

Team members, residents and visitors could fill out an entry form to recognise those who had impacted their lives.

We received over 100 nominations and from that, chose 14 winners to receive a certificate and voucher in recognition for being a superhero woman!

Below are the winners and some snippets from their entries explaining why they were nominated.

Carmel James – Central Support

It goes without saying anyone who knows Carmel can easily say she is one of the kindest women around. She is super creative and always coming up with new ways to spread happiness around the office.

Beverley Pitman – Ty Porth

Beverly is always smiling. She is a true inspiration. she is always happy, polite and pleasant.

Natalie Taylor – Angmering Grange

Natalie treats everyone with respect and dignity and supports in creating a strong and inclusive team culture.

Mirriam Mkandawire – Admiral Court

Not only is she an amazing nurse, but an amazing, strong, kind, passionate, powerful woman. She has been a mother figure to the night team.

Elizabeth Fairchild – Central Support

The support and encouragement she gives to everyone she meets is inspiring. In times of stress and when time pressured, she remains calm, still finding time for everyone else.

Lorraine Hankin – Central Support

she is a compassionate, hardworking team player but has the tenacity to make it her own!

Olivia Sullivan – Greenhill Manor

Brave, intelligent, beautiful and most of all strong. She is an inspiration to us all.

Rachel Whittaker – Greenhill Manor

Rachel is the actual definition of a superhero. One of the most hard-working women I know.

Louise Baxter – Hutton View

Louise is always there whenever I need her with a beaming smile that really brightens my day.

Carol Britton – Midford Manor

Carol inspires me every day and is so positive it just filters through the team. Carol’s management skills are second to none.

Suzanne Watkins – Shire Hall

Suzy is in general a great person to work with. She always has an open ear for everyone and goes out of her way to help others.

Pauline Notley – Banstead Manor

She is an amazing person because she sees what you need before you have to ask. For example, she takes the time to plump up my pillows. Always has a smile. She does everything in a kind and considerate way.

Georgiana Ionescu – Regency House Care Home

Georgiana lives the Hallmark vision and charter, and the values of Hallmark. She does what she says and is a true ambassador for the fabulous brand of Hallmark.

Jenny Mann – Central Support

Jenny – you inspire me to embrace change alongside challenges and conquer them with such grace and diplomacy.

Congratulations to all of the winners.

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