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THE SEARCH IS ON TO FIND IRELAND’S “NURSE OF THE YEAR” - New Award introduced to the People of the Year Awards 2009
TV star Leigh Arnold today (Sunday, April 19, 2009) made a special appeal to members of the public to nominate their “Nurse of the Year”. The star of RTÉ’s The Clinic, joined with nurses to launch the special Award as part of the 2009 People of the Year Awards, which are organised by Rehab, sponsored by QUINN-healthcare, and which will be televised live on RTÉ One on Saturday 12th September.
Following in the footsteps of Florence Nightingale, who revolutionised the art and science of nursing, modern nurses all over the world have played a vital role in providing medical care and relieving the suffering of patients. However, more than that, they have also earned a unique position of loyalty and trust in people’s minds. One outstanding nurse will receive this year’s special “Nurse of the Year” Award at the People of the Year Awards ceremony in recognition of the work of this extraordinary profession.
Celebrating their 35th anniversary in 2009, the People of the Year Awards provide a unique opportunity for the Irish public to honour contributions made by individuals and organisations to life in Ireland. All registered nurses in full or part-time employment as nurses in Ireland are eligible for nomination. Nominations for the Awards, including “Nurse of the Year”, can be submitted online at www.peopleoftheyear.com or by email at poy@quinn-healthcare.com. The closing date for entries is June 1, 2009.
The winners of the People of the Year Awards are chosen by members of the public through a nominations process and finalised by a panel of adjudicators comprising of leading members of the public service, community, business and media sectors. The Awards include the International Person of the Year and the Young Person of the Year (under 25 years of age). In addition, a number of People of the Year Awards will be presented for achievements in the areas of community service, arts and culture, sports and public sector achievement, among others.
Commenting at the launch, Mr Dónal Clancy, General Manager, QUINN-healthcare said: “As a health insurance provider, we are keenly aware of the pivotal role that nurses play in providing for the treatment, care and recovery of ill and injured people. Not only do they provide outstanding medical expertise, but they also offer invaluable support and assistance to both patients and their families in times when people are often at their most vulnerable. We hope this Nurse of the Year Award, as part of the People of the Year Awards, will go a small way in rewarding these often unsung heroes of the Irish medical profession.”
Past winners of the People of the Year Awards include Sir Bob Geldof, Padraig Harrington, Mary Robinson, Veronica Guerin, Mo Mowlam, Christy Moore, Darren Sutherland, Kenny Egan and Keith Duffy.
Nomination forms are also available directly from Rehab, Roslyn Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4, or by telephoning (01) 205 7200. All entries should include details of the nominee and the reasons why they should win an Award.
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