People Awards

Nominations will open in June for our People Awards and we want to hear your stories. Do you know someone who deserves recognition? You may have a touching story to share with us. We want to hear from you and acknowledge and reward the great people we have amongst us.

The People Awards are there to honour midwifes, consultants, nurses, parents and child heroes along with many more. This year we have added three new People Awards; Mum of the Year, Dad of the Year and Grandparent/s of the Year.

MUM OF THE YEAR Click here for the 2009 winning nomination
Supportive, inspirational and positive are just some of the traits we find in the mums of today. It can mean juggling so many things- kids, housework, work and cooking to name a few and we want to recognise this hard work and commitment, so tell us about your friend, wife or mother!

DAD OF THE YEAR - New!
Do you know someone who deserves recognition for being a great Dad? We want to hear about fathers who dedicate their time to their kids, go that extra mile to spend quality time with their children through any challenges they may face. Tell us about the great dads you know.

GRANDPARENT/S OF THE YEAR - New!
We are looking for inspirational Grandparents who have worked tirelessly for their grandchildren, who may have assisted in raising the children and who have had a positive influence on these kids through quality time spent with them. We want to celebrate how important Grandparents are to family life.

BUSINESS PARENT OF THE YEARClick here for the 2009 winning nomination
Running a business isn't easy, especially when you have to contend with sleepless nights, new babies and toddler tantrums also. Tell us your story on how you or a friend fits their hectic business schedule around being a full time parent.

NURSE OF THE YEAR Click here for the 2009 winning nomination
Do you know a remarkable nurse? Are they efficient, understanding, focused on their patients, supportive of their colleagues? Have they acted beyond the call of duty? We want to recognise their wonderful contribution.

MIDWIFE OF THE YEAR Click here for the 2009 winning nomination
Caring, supportive, compassionate and encouraging are just some of the words used to describe midwives. Does your midwife deserve recognition? We want to hear your story.

OBSTETRICIAN OF THE YEAR Click here for the 2009 winning nomination
Informative, attentive, reassuring are just some of the words used to describe Obstetricians. Guiding you through your pregnancy, your obstetrician is often a very reassuring presence in the run up to your child's birth. Tell us all about your obstetrician and the important role he/she played in bringing your child into the world.

PAEDIATRICIAN OF THE YEAR Click here for the 2009 winning nomination
Whether it is being supportive, compassionate or going beyond the call of duty, your child's paediatrician provides expert medical advice and is often a very reassuring presence. Tell us your story today!

YOUNG ACHIEVER Click here for the 2009 winning nomination
All talents warrant recognition. Any child up to the age of 10 who has an exceptional talent can be nominated in this category. Whether it is in the field of sport, music, art, dance or something unusual, we want to hear your story!

SWEETEST MOMENT OF THE YEAR
We all get a little snap happy when the kids are around as we try to capture their every move - first smile, first step, first day at school. We want to see those special moments captured. The lucky child of the winning shot will be on the front cover of the maternity & infant magazine- all photos must have been taken within the last 3 months (aged 2-5)

LITTLE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Click here for the 2009 winning nomination
We want to recognise a child who has acted courageously, showed maturity/initiative beyond his/her years during a traumatic incident or called 999 or the ambulance in an emergency. If you have a touching story then we need to hear it.

CHILD HERO OF THE YEAR Click here for the 2009 winning nomination
The Child Hero of the Year will see a brave, heroic and unique child rewarded for their strength and positive attitude following an accident or serious illness. If you have a moving story or would like to nominate a child please write in and tell us today.