
A Galway nurse and regional manager with homecare company Comfort Keepers has won a prestigious award at the 2025 Home & Community Care Ireland (HCCI) Home Care Awards.
Anita Cosgrove, who has been working for Comfort Keepers for 12.5 years and lives in Co. Galway, was one of five who made the shortlist for the Leadership and Mentoring Award.
Last week, at a special celebratory event at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Anita was announced as the winner.
“I work with a great team and I am so honoured to win this award for supporting and developing my teams, whether that’s the managers, coordinators, or other team members I work with,” Anita said of winning the award.
“We are improving all the time, and that has a lasting impact on our clients and our communities. When people show up every day as their best selves, teams become more effective, and ultimately deliver safe, compassionate, and higher quality care.”
The Mentoring and Leadership Accomplishment of the Year award, sponsored by Hayes Solicitors, recognises an individual who has shown exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, guiding others to achieve their full potential.
This award celebrates those who inspire, support, and empower their colleagues through effective peer-led learning.
Comfort Keepers, one of Ireland’s largest and most awarded home care companies, is marking 20 years of delivering homecare to individuals and families all across the country.
Collette Gleeson, CEO of Comfort Keepers, said, “At Comfort Keepers, we believe that everyone deserves to live a safe, happy, and independent life in their own home, and we understand that great care starts with people who feel valued and supported.”
“This is why we invest in our employees’ development from the very beginning and offer them a rewarding career,” Collette said, adding that Anita is an extremely worthy recipient of this award for helping her team unlock their potential.
“She has made it her mission to empower those around her and help them to recognise their own strengths and unlock their leadership potential, all of which leads to a more supportive environment where staff can thrive.”
“And this is key to our future success as we continue to grow all across the country in response to the growing need for high-quality, person-centred homecare services.”












