Nominations have opened for the Scottish Children’s Health Awards which have been created to celebrate those who are making a difference to the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland. Six specific award categories have been announced and nominations can be made until 5:00pm on 12 July 2020.
The Awards will be presented during Scottish Children’s Health Week (31 August to 6 September 2020). This is the perfect opportunity to let us know about:
- someone special at home, at work or in the community who has gone the extra mile to make a real difference to the life of a child or young person; or
- a child or young person who has shown great courage and determination and has kept going in the face of adversity.
Check out the six categories below and please make a nomination today.
AWARD 1 | CHILDREN’S CHOICE AWARD
We are looking for someone special who has made a significant difference to a child or young person whilst they are undergoing treatment and whose care really stood out.
AWARD 2 | HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARD
We are seeking a nominee/team who has made a difference to the health and wellbeing of a child or young person.
AWARD 3 | HEALTHCARE RIGHTS AWARD
This award will acknowledge the extraordinary steps taken by a nominee/team to advance the healthcare rights of children and young people.
AWARD 4 | HEALTH-RELATED PLAY AWARD
We are looking for someone special, or perhaps a special team, who has made a significance difference to a child’s life through health-related play.
AWARD | IMPROVING LIFE EXPERIENCES AWARD
Through this award we want to recognise the commitment and expertise of a nominee/team who has made a significant difference to improving life experiences of a child or young person undergoing treatment.
AWARD 6 | YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD
Through this award we want to acknowledge a child who has kept going, when it might have been so much easier to give up and who has shown great determination.
