We are absolutely delighted to announce Gavin O'Hare-Connolly scooped the prestigious Care Home Executive of the Year Award at the Leaders in Care 2021. The Executive of the Year award honours the leaders who have provided inspired leadership within a company- and sector-wide level and driven their organisations to achieve great things over the past year. This category is highly contested with a small group of finalists chosen from a large pool of entrants before an ultimate winner is selected by the judges. Gordon Sanders, CEO was first to extend his congratulations to Mr O’Hare – Connolly. He said: "Myself and the board of directors would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Gavin for being recognised for his achievements and dedication to his role as COO at Runwood Homes. It is testament to the great work that Gavin has accomplished over the last year, which has certainly been a unique and challenging one." Gavin O’Hare-Connolly, COO adds: "It is a great privilege to be recognised by Care Home Professional and receive this award. We take enormous pride in being at the forefront of innovation, Runwood Homes celebrates everyone as an individual, as part of its person-centred care promise, to meet residents’ needs and wishes. And it is a huge privilege to have this recognised in such an honourable way."