The aim of the awards is to recognise excellence in palliative care. The awards categories reflect the range of activities and individuals involved in delivering high quality care to patients.
The award categories include:
- Palliative care nurse of the year – recognising a nurse who has made a substantial difference to the palliative care of patients in practice
- Educator of the year – presented to a committed and influential educator who has contributed to the expansion of palliative nursing knowledge through the development of new educational strategies and materials, learning networks etc.
- Development award – celebrates the achievements of a team or an individual working in an area of the world where palliative care services are relatively new.
- Non-cancer award – draws attention to innovation in management outside of the cancer arena.
- Multidisciplinary teamwork award – highlights inspirational multidisciplinary working. Examples of cross-disciplinary learning and support will also be considered.
- Service user/carer/volunteer of the year – recognises the invaluable contribution and achievements of a patient, carer, or volunteer who has improved the lives of others in palliative care.
- Lifetime Achievement award – recognises the outstanding contribution to palliative nursing made over a number of years by an inspirational and influential individual.
The awards will be presented at a ceremony in London on 14 March 2013.
For more information and details of how to apply visit the IJPN website.
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