Celebrating the Contribution and Value of Older People
Friday 1st March 2024
Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership is an award-winning charity which supports local Older People across Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus. As a charity, we deliver a number of services and projects which help Older People with the aim of helping them feel better physically, feel better emotionally and feel better connected.
On Friday 1st March 2024 Agewell will host its inaugural Older People’s Awards. This exciting event will identify and recognise individuals and community groups who have displayed outstanding commitment to improving the quality of life for Older People in our community.
AWARD NOMINEES
SUPPORTING LOCAL OLDER PEOPLE: BALLYMENA AWARD
A group in Ballymena who have went above and beyond to help support their local Older People.
Nominees
- All Saint’s Men’s Club
- Bann Maine West Community Cluster
- Creative Crafters
- Good Morning Ballymena
- LESS ONE Friendship Group
- Men United
- Portglenone Monday Club
- The Carson Project
- Kells & Connor Senior Citizens Luncheon Club
SUPPORTING LOCAL OLDER PEOPLE: CARRICKFERGUS AWARD
A group in Carrickfergus who have went above and beyond to help support their local Older People.
Nominees
- CHILL Walking Group
- Good Morning Carrickfergus
SUPPORTING LOCAL OLDER PEOPLE: LARNE AWARD
A group in Larne who have went above and beyond to help support their local Older People.
Nominees
- Glenarm Plough On Group
- Glynn Community Group
- The Lunch Box at Access Employment Ltd (AEL)
LUNCH CLUB AWARD
Sponsored by Subway
A lunch club that deserves recognition for their dedication and going the extra mile for their service users.
Nominees
- Bann Maine West Community Cluster
- Broughshane Luncheon Club
- Factory Community Forum
- Good Morning Carrickfergus
- Good Morning Ballymena
- Kells & Connor Senior Citizens Luncheon Club
INTERGENERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP AWARD
Sponsored by Linking Generations NI
This will be awarded to two partners to recognise a wonderful, intergenerational partnership which has flourished, creating life long connections.
Nominees
- Burleigh Hill House Residential Home and Eden Primary School
- Galgorm Care Home & Moorfields Primary School
- Knockagh Rise Nursing Home and The Den After School Club
FRIENDSHIP AWARD
Sponsored by Ryobi Aluminium Casting UK Ltd.
This award is to recognise a group for their friendship and companionship to those in their local community. A group who have went above and beyond to include and help those in their community who are most isolated.
Nominees
- All Saint’s Men’s Club
- NHSCT Carers Hub
- CHILL Walking Group
- Creative Crafters
- Glenarm Plough On Group
- Glynn Community Group
- Good Morning Carrickfergus
- Kells & Connor Senior Citizens Luncheon Club
- LESS ONE Friendship Group
- Men United
- Portglenone Monday Club
HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AWARD
Sponsored by Bluebird Care
A group or organisation that has the health and wellbeing of Older People at the core of their values.
Nominees
- All Saint’s Men’s Club
- NHSCT Carers Hub
- Creative Crafters
- Glenarm Plough On Group
- The Carson Project
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
Sponsored by Bryson Energy
Recognition for an individual who always gives and expects nothing in return. Someone who is always giving to their local community supporting Older People.
Nominees
- Angela Whyte of LESS ONE Friendship Group
- Boryana, Michalina & Anka of The MEA Inter Ethnic Forum
- Colette Walsh of Creative Crafters
- Cyril & Ronda Rainey of The Carson Project
- Denver McMeekin of Harryville Mens Shed
- Frank McGreevey All Saint’s Men’s Club
- Jaclyn Nelson of Good Morning Larne
- Joanna Dallas of IMPACTAgewell®
- Joanne Brown-Kerr of Bann Maine West Community Cluster
- Joanne McKeever of IMPACTAgewell®
- Lilian Barfoot of Good Morning Carrickfergus
- Marian Maguire of Glenravel and District Community and Residents Association
- Michaela Chambers of Knockagh Rise Nursing Home
- Michelle McAuley of FoneJacker
- PJ Whyte of Agewell
- Rebecca Lawson of Rose Court Residential & Nursing Home
- Robin Fowler of Kells and Connor Senior Citizens Luncheon Club
- Ryan McKinstry of Pharmacy Plus
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Sponsored by Audio Care Ballymena
Special recognition to someone who has dedicated many years of their life to their community and has been an inspirational advocate for Older People.
Nominees
- Frank McGreevey of All Saint’s Men’s Club
- Marian Maguire of Glenravel & District Community & Resident’s Association
- Patricia McConnell of Carnlough Community Association
STATUTORY ORGANISATION AWARD
Sponsored by EOS Community Consultating CIC
An individual within a statutory organisation that you feel goes above and beyond for their Older service users, this could be your local pharmacist, GP, health care worker etc.
Nominees
- Jenni Mehaffey of The Northern Health & Social Care Trust
- Leah Curlett of The Northern Health & Social Care Trust
- Arlene Wady of The Northern Health & Social Care Trust
AGEING WELL CHAMPION IN A LOCAL BUSINESS AWARD
Sponsored by Slemish n tha Braid Credit Union
An individual in a local business that offers exceptional, compassionate, inclusive and friendly services to their older customers.
Nominees
- Ryan McKinstry of Pharmacy Plus
- Michelle McAuley of FoneJacker
- Rebecca Lawson of Rose Court Residential & Nursing Home
- Ann Thompson of DeLacy’s Cafe
- Joan Faith of Joan Faith Hairdressing
CARE HOME IN THE COMMUNITY AWARD
Sponsored by D T Carson & Co Chartered Accountants
A care home that deserves recognition for their dedication to their residents to ensure they are home from home, and a valued member of the local community.
Nominees
- Carrickfergus Manor Nursing Home
- Galgorm Care Home
- Knockagh Rise Nursing Home
- Redford Residential Care Home
- Rose Court Residential & Nursing Home
AWARD SPONSORS
