Nominations For 2023 Primary Healthcare Awards Now Open

It is time once again to nominate a healthcare professional or organisation for recognition in the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) annual Primary Healthcare Awards.

The awards honour the hard work and dedication of healthcare workers in the primary healthcare setting and recognise the contribution the Murrumbidgee community makes to improving health across the region.

Make no mistake, they are looking for health professionals or home care professionals that have provided significant and exceptional service and outstanding contributions to primary healthcare.

MPHN and firsthealth Board Chair, Dr Jodi Culburt said the awards provided an important opportunity to say thank you to the people who care for our community.

“We want to recognise the talented and dedicated individuals and organisations who are working to improve health outcomes for people living in the Murrumbidgee,” Dr Culbert said.

“Working in primary healthcare is incredibly rewarding; it can also be very challenging.

“We’re continually impressed by the dedication shown by healthcare professionals and community organisations in this region - people who turn up day after day to help others because it’s their passion. “We want to celebrate their success.”

The Primary Healthcare Awards feature four award categories: Murrumbidgee Community Grant of the Year, Outstanding Contribution to Leadership in Primary Healthcare, Innovation, and Promoting Healthy Living.

MPHN CEO, Melissa Neal encouraged individuals, organisations and communities to submit award nominations prior to the September 3 closing date.

“Nominating your practice or organisation for an award is a great way of showing your appreciation for the people you work with,” Ms Neal said.

“It’s also an opportunity for community members who have staged a successful event or activity using one of our community or bushfire recovery grants to be recognised for their hard work and volunteer efforts.

“We’re looking forward to seeing this year’s nominees.” Award winners will be announced at the 2023 Primary Healthcare Awards and dinner on Friday, November 10.

For more information about the awards and to apply, visit mphn.org.au/awards.

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