Recognising heroes in aged care

The Bethanie Medallion is an honorary citation presented in recognition of those with a history of consistently delivering outstanding care and services to residents.

The awards are hosted by Western Australia aged care provider Bethanie Aged Care, who celebrates 60 years in the sector.

The Bethanie Medallion is designed to recognise the people who serve and support the state's ageing population.

Nominations are open to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, care workers, volunteer organisations, students and individuals, or anyone making a difference in the aged care community through their work.

The 2014 Bethanie Medallion categories are:

• Bethanie Professional Medallion: recognises a professional with a history of consistently delivering exceptional service within the aged care sector.
• Bethanie Volunteer Medallion – Organisation: recognises an organisation that has shown outstanding dedication towards others in the community, inspiring others to contribute to, and participate in the aged care sector.
• Bethanie Volunteer Medallion – Individual: recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to those in aged care in a voluntary capacity.
• Bethanie Volunteer Medallion – Student: recognises an exceptional student who goes above and beyond their education or community outreach programs to service aged care.
• Bethanie Media Reporting Medallion: recognises a journalist for balanced reporting on aged care and/or exceptional reporting of a Western Australia aged care related issue.
• Bethanie Graduate Medallion: recognises an outstanding Bethanie Graduate who has achieved outstanding academic results and has delivered quality care while undertaking their clinical work.

Individuals, groups and organisations within the aged care sector are encouraged to nominate online.

Key dates for entries

• Entries close Monday, 1 September 2014 at 5pm
• Finalists will be announced Thursday, 4 September 2014
• Judging will take place on Monday, 15 September 2014

Winners will be announced at the Bethanie Medallion Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, 8 October 2014, in the Banquet Hall of the University Club of Western Australia.