Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is celebrating a fantastic evening of success at the Wales Care Awards 2026, with seven team members from across our Welsh homes recognised for their dedication, expertise and contribution to the care sector.
Held on Friday 16 October at the Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel, the prestigious awards ceremony celebrated the people who go above and beyond to make a difference to the lives of others. Our team members enjoyed an incredible evening, bringing home two Gold awards, three Silver awards and three Bronze awards across a range of categories.
Our award winners were:
- Hannah Christopher, Hallmark Tŷ Porth – Gold, Excellence in a Supporting Function and Gold, Dignity in Care
- Martin Hood, Hallmark Tŷ Enfys – Silver, Excellence in Catering
- Hope Kalele, Shire Hall – Silver, Excellence in Palliative and End of Life Care
- Sreeja Ranjith, Greenhill Manor – Silver, Leading Practice in Learning Disability
- Sheila Charles, Shire Hall – Bronze, Excellence in Innovation within the Independent Sector
- Tarifa Nariman, Hallmark Tŷ Enfys – Bronze, Commitment to Training & Workforce Development
- Anamaria Lascar, Shire Hall – Bronze, Independent Sector Nurse of the Year
A special moment on the night saw Hannah Christopher presented with her second Gold award for Dignity in Care, which came as a wonderful surprise following her first win for Excellence in a Supporting Function.
As Lifestyles Lead at Hallmark Tŷ Porth, Hannah helps the people living at the home enjoy meaningful experiences, pursue their interests and make the most of every moment. Her approach is centred on wellbeing, individuality and supporting everyone to continue living life their way.
Reflecting on her awards, Hannah said: “My role has always been about creating a home where wellbeing isn’t something we simply do – it’s something you can feel.
“I want everyone to feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves, where their choices matter and they can continue to live life in a way that feels meaningful to them.
“To know that someone has felt that spark strongly enough to recognise my work at the Wales Care Awards is incredibly special. It’s rewarding to know that something I care so deeply about is being felt by others too. These awards remind me that wellbeing, experiences and all those moments really do matter.”
Stephanie Griffiths, General Manager at Hallmark Tŷ Porth, added: “We are incredibly proud of Hannah for winning Gold in the Excellence in a Supporting Function category and the Gold Dignity in Care Award.
“The second award came as a wonderful surprise and is a testament to Hannah’s dedication to putting the people she supports at the heart of everything she does. She makes a real difference at Tŷ Porth every day, and these awards are so well deserved.”
The Wales Care Awards shine a light on the incredible people working across the sector, recognising the knowledge, compassion and commitment that make a difference every day.
