Recognising unsung aged care heroes
Individuals, groups and organisations within the aged care sector are now encouraged to nominate online for the Bethanie Medallion awards.
Individuals, groups and organisations within the aged care sector are now encouraged to nominate online for the Bethanie Medallion awards.
The Bethanie Medallion is an honorary citation presented in recognition of an individual or organisation having a history of consistently delivering an exceptional standard of service within the aged care sector.
The Bethanie Medallion is designed to recognise the people who serve and support Western Australia’s ageing population and nominations are open for all volunteer individuals, organisations and professionals who contribute to aged care.
This includes 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.
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 Media Medallion: recognises a journalist for balanced reporting on aged care and/or exceptional reporting of a WA 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.
Key dates for entries:
• Entries close 5.00pm Friday, 28 June 2013
• Finalists will be announced Wednesday, 10 July 2013
• Judging will take place on Monday, 22 July 2013.
• Winners will be announced at the Bethanie Medallion Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, 7 August 2013 in the Banquet Hall of The University Club of Western Australia.
To nominate, visit www.beathanie.com.au/nominate
