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Jim O’Mahony won Lifetime Achievement Award at the People of UHK awards.
THE Ballygarry Estate played host to the People of UHK Awards at the start of the month.
Orchestrated by University Hospital Kerry (UHK) to celebrate the exceptional individuals and teams shaping lives within their care, the event shines a spotlight on those who exemplify the essence of compassion, dedication, and innovation within UHK, leaving an indelible mark on patients, families, and colleagues alike.
Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald, General Manager of UHK, opened the event expressing profound gratitude to the nominees and the entire UHK team for their unwavering commitment to the well-being of their patients and the seamless operation of the hospital.
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Commenting on the People of UHK she said; “the people receiving awards today are representative of the many great people who work in UHK. People that work together and work as a team, produce the best results.”
The hospital received approximately 500 nominations from the public and UHK team members alike.
Mairead Brosnahan won Leadership Award.
Mairead Brosnahan, hailed for her exemplary leadership, was crowned with the esteemed Leadership Award, while Ann O’Riordan earned the coveted People of UHK Award, a tribute to her outstanding service and embodiment of the hospital’s values.
Ann O’Riordan
The Cashel Ward team’s collaborative brilliance was recognised with the Team of the Year Award, a testament to their seamless teamwork in delivering unparalleled care to their patients.
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The Cashel Ward who won the Team of the Year. Photo: Domnick Walsh
Shining a spotlight on the unsung staff members who play a crucial role behind the scenes in UHK, the Unsung Champion Award found its deserving recipients in Cora Walsh and Carty O’Donoghue, both embodying the true essence of selfless support and dedication to their colleagues at UHK.
Cora Walsh.
Carty O’Donoghue
A poignant moment arrived at the end of the awards, with the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Jim O’Mahony, a well admired figure in the Biochemistry department at UHK, who for in the region of four decades has shown his unwavering commitment to excellence has exemplified the spirit of service and leadership.
Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald extended her heartfelt congratulations to all the winners. “Each of our winners is exceptionally deserving,” she remarked, “their dedication and service inspire us all, and we extend our gratitude to the wider community in Kerry for their invaluable nominations.”
Award winner Joe Horgan
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Joe Diggins (Catering Dept)
Joann Malik (Advanced Midwife Practitioner)
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Vivian Fogarty (Newborn Hearing Screener)
Deirdre Colgan (Nurse Sonographer)
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Jack O’Connor (Surgical SHO)
Elaine Dennehy (Renal Nurse Specialist)
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