The emeis Excellence Awards recognise their winners
For more than 10 years, the Excellence Awards have recognised and rewarded the initiative and innovation of our teams. This year's competition was particularly fierce! Nearly 140 projects were submitted to the jury for voting. All of them demonstrate the energy, commitment and determination of our teams to provide ever more creative care!
A dynamic of innovation across Europe
Through monitoring, innovation and research, we are committed to offering solutions that are increasingly tailored to the needs of our residents, patients and beneficiaries, as well as to the expectations of our employees.
Whether it's developing future care systems alongside start-ups, rethinking the experience of residents and employees, or joining forces with researchers and universities to advance research, emeis firmly believes in the power of collective intelligence and foresight to enrich its services and care offerings.
Every day, our teams innovate to provide ever more innovative care. And every year, these initiatives are recognised at a ceremony, the emeis Excellence Awards.
This year, 137 projects from 10 countries were submitted, divided into seven categories:
- Care innovation and research
- Medical ethics
- Employee experience
- 1,000 smiles
- Biodiversity
- Local roots
- Operational performance
Care innovation and research
This category recognises unique initiatives aimed at improving the care provided to our residents and patients.
The "Dual Diagnosis Management" project presented by the Lopez Ibor Clinic in Spain was awarded the prize. The aim of this real-world study was to test cariprazine, an antipsychotic drug, as maintenance treatment in patients with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorders. The results show sustained efficacy, good tolerance and improved compliance in a complex population with dual pathologies. The award was presented by Prof. Pierre Krolak-Salmon, Medical Director of the group.
Clinical ethics
This category recognises our teams' commitment to ethical and respectful healthcare practices.
The “Journey in Silence” project presented by the Święta Jadwiga residence in Poland was awarded the prize. It supports elderly people who have difficulty communicating. helps staff to better understand their needs by developing empathy and observation of non-verbal cues, thereby improving the quality of care. The prize was presented by Emmanuel Hirsch, Group Ethics Director.
Operational Performance
This category covers all initiatives aimed at improving customer experience, the operational quality of teams and the layout of spaces.
The "centralisation of medication management" project presented by the Quality and Medical teams at emeis Belgium was recognised for its promise to streamline processes, improve safety and optimise care delivery. The Belgian teams received the award from Jean-Marc Boursier, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Group CFO.
Employee experience
This category showcases innovative programs and projects aimed at improving the experience of our teams, from recruitment and onboarding to retention and quality of life at work.
The Human Resources teams at emeis Ireland obtained Gold certification in the "Investors in Diversity" category, demonstrating the values of equality, fairness, inclusion and respect that they uphold. The award was presented by Fanny Barbier, Group Human Resources Director.
Biodiversity
This category highlights initiatives aimed at integrating biodiversity and biophilia into our activities.
The "The delicacies of Tre Carpini" project presented by the Tre Carpini residence in Italy was awarded the prize. This therapeutic garden for elderly people with dementia promotes well-being, social interaction and respect for the environment. Muriel Barnéoud, Group CSR and Quality Director, presented the award to the Italian teams.
Territorial anchoring
This category recognises all the actions taken by our establishments as social and local players.
The "Prevention campaign against the risks associated with nitrous oxide use" project presented by the Mirabeau Clinic in France has been recognised. In partnership with the town of Eaubonne, the Mirabeau Clinic produced a prevention film aimed at young people to raise awareness of the risks associated with nitrous oxide use. Aulde Courtois, Director of Governance and Secretary of the Board of Directors, presented them with the award.
1000 smiles
This category rewards original initiatives that bring smiles, energy and optimism to residents, patients and those who care for them.
The project "Write me a letter, get to know me better" presented by the Marianna residence in Poland was awarded the prize. This letter-writing project enables elderly people in different residences in Poland to make friends, share memories and enjoy the good things in everyday life. The prize was presented by Géry Robert-Ambroix, the group's Real Estate Director.
Three prizes awarded for an exceptional edition!
Given the exceptional quality and creativity of the projects presented at the 2025 Excellence Awards, the jury decided to recognise three particularly remarkable initiatives by awarding them a special jury prize.
- A "Special Jury Prize" was awarded to the "International Smiles” project carried out by the Noiret-Sancellemoz medical and rehabilitation clinic in France, which provided rehabilitation care and prostheses to Ukrainian patients who had undergone amputations as a result of war injuries.
- The jury also awarded a special prize to the "One Pager" project, presented by the Compliance and IT teams at the emeis France headquarters. This tool aggregates all the key indicators needed for the effective management of establishments.
- The "10 Superpowers" project, presented by the Lescer Centre in Spain, also received a special jury prize. Each month, one of the 10 communication superpowers is taught through practical activities, promoting listening, empathy and positive reinforcement.
Innovation plays an essential role in the Group's strategy. Innovation is our ability to transform ourselves and move forward. We look forward to seeing you in 2026 for a new edition of the emeis Excellence Awards.