President's Award For Nurses

16 May 2000

The President's Award for Nurses is a national award given in recognition of the outstanding performance and the significant contributions nurses make to the profession and to the community. Nurses form the backbone of healthcare services and they play a vital role in caring for the sick and in building a healthy nation.

The award will be presented by the President of the Republic of Singapore for the first time on Nurses' Day, 1 August 2000. The award is for professional development and personal enrichment. It includes an expense-paid attendance at an international conference, a trophy and a certificate. A maximum of 3 awards will be given.

NOMINATIONS

Nominations are invited from members of the public, including patients and their relatives, nurses, nursing students, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. Nomination forms are obtainable at the following places:

• Reception/ information counters of departments or wards in the respective hospitals/ institutions

• Reception counter, Ministry of Health, Level 2, College of Medicine Building, 16, College Road, Singapore 169854

• Ministry of Health, Nursing website: http://www.gov.sg/moh/nursing/nursing.htm

THE NOMINEES

Nominees for the award should be trained nurses and midwives who:

• are in full-time service in hospitals and other institutions

• show outstanding professional competence, resourcefulness, and innovation in the various fields of nursing

• are role models in upholding personal and professional integrity

• nurture, challenge and inspire young nurses to achieve their potential

• are committed and dedicated in imparting professional expertise in community outreach and voluntary services.

Completed forms are to be submitted to:

The President's Award for Nurses Secretariat

Ministry of Health, Level 2

College of Medicine Building

16, College Road

Singapore 169854

The closing date for nomination is 15 June 2000.