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26/01/2009
Chief Medical Officer Launches Public Health Awards
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Sir Liam Donaldson, has established an award dedicated to those working in public health, and is calling for entries.
The Chief Medical Officer's Public Health Awards will recognise individuals, teams and services that have made an impact in public health in England. The awards will also help to raise the profile of public health.
Discussing the awards, Sir Liam said: "Public health in England has a long and proud history, and our current system is the envy of many other countries in the world. Yet those working to improve the health of our citizens do not always get the recognition they deserve.
"In establishing these awards I hope to shine a spotlight on public health and increase awareness of the exciting and innovative work taking place that will truly make a difference to the health of the nation."
The awards are open to anyone working in public health in England, regardless of job title or role. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 22 April 2009.
Entries must demonstrate evidence of impact and sustainability of the initiative or project. Judges will also be looking for evidence that initiatives can be replicated to other settings or areas.
The winners of the gold, silver and bronze Chief Medical Officer's Public Health Award 2009 will be announced on 30 June 2009, at an awards ceremony at the Royal College of Physicians in London.
For more information about the Chief Medical Officer's Public Health Awards, including entry guidance and submission forms, please go to http://www.dh.gov.uk/cmo
(JM/BMcC)
The Chief Medical Officer's Public Health Awards will recognise individuals, teams and services that have made an impact in public health in England. The awards will also help to raise the profile of public health.
Discussing the awards, Sir Liam said: "Public health in England has a long and proud history, and our current system is the envy of many other countries in the world. Yet those working to improve the health of our citizens do not always get the recognition they deserve.
"In establishing these awards I hope to shine a spotlight on public health and increase awareness of the exciting and innovative work taking place that will truly make a difference to the health of the nation."
The awards are open to anyone working in public health in England, regardless of job title or role. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 22 April 2009.
Entries must demonstrate evidence of impact and sustainability of the initiative or project. Judges will also be looking for evidence that initiatives can be replicated to other settings or areas.
The winners of the gold, silver and bronze Chief Medical Officer's Public Health Award 2009 will be announced on 30 June 2009, at an awards ceremony at the Royal College of Physicians in London.
For more information about the Chief Medical Officer's Public Health Awards, including entry guidance and submission forms, please go to http://www.dh.gov.uk/cmo
(JM/BMcC)
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