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Awards & Recongnition
East Sussex Care Awards 2024
We are proud to share that Mariana was nominated for the "Innovation in Care" award at the East Sussex Care Awards 2024 — and she won! This prestigious recognition celebrates her forward-thinking approach for delivering outstanding care.
At Bendigo Nursing Home, Mariana has embraced technology not as a replacement for human care, but as a way to enhance it. From digital care planning and real-time monitoring to engaging residents with tailored tech-based activities, her innovations have improved well-being, increased efficiency, and brought peace of mind to families.
Mariana Philipova
“Winning this award highlights our commitment to combining compassion with innovation — ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of modern, person-centered care.”
Ancillary Support of the Year
We are proud to share that Mariana nominated Betina for the “Ancillary Support of the Year” category — a national recognition that celebrates the often-unsung heroes working behind the scenes in care homes.
While Betina may not have won the top prize, she was awarded a Highly Commended Certificate in recognition of her outstanding dedication, compassion, and excellence in the field of care.
This honor reflects not only Betina’s commitment to ensuring the well-being, safety, and comfort of residents every day, but also the vital contributions of all those working in ancillary roles across the care sector.
Betina Naneva Pestana
