GPBuddy National GP Awards in association with Affidea

Annual Awards Recognise Excellence, Innovation and Collaboration in General Practice

GPBuddy.ie, the most widely used online resource for GPs in Ireland, is calling on GPs and members of the public to submit their nominations for this year’s GPBuddy National GP Awards, in association with Affidea Ireland, ahead of the deadline on Friday 14th July.

As the first and only awards ceremony of its kind in Ireland, the GPBuddy Awards offer a unique opportunity to celebrate the dedication, commitment and innovation of the country’s GP community. Nominations are invited across 12 categories and the winners will be announced on Friday 22nd September at a ceremony hosted by television personality and GP, Dr Pixie McKenna, in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel.

Healthcare professionals working in both urban and rural communities all over Ireland can nominate themselves or a colleague, while patients are encouraged to take part by voting for a GP of their choice in the Patients’ Choice Award.

2017 Award Categories:

• GP of the Year
• Establishing GP of the Year
• Practice Nurse of the Year
• GP Trainee of the Year
• GP Trainer of the Year
• Rural Practice of the Year
• Patients’ Choice Award
• Practice Admin of the Year
• Best GP/ Hospital Collaboration
• GPs in the Media
• GP Research of the Year
• Innovation in Practice Award

To enter or nominate an individual or organisation, please visit www.gpbuddyawards.ie

'Affidea is delighted to partner with GPBuddy to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of GPs.' – Tom Finn, CEO of @AffideaIreland pic.twitter.com/OlXJ5vQiEv

— GPBuddy (@gpbuddy) June 28, 2017

There are 12 categories in the #GPBuddyAwards, in association with the #AffideaFamily, with nominations open until July 14 #AffideaHealth https://t.co/4T9v3yJEnu

— Affidea Ireland (@AffideaIreland) June 23, 2017

Welcome to the fold! Nominations for the #gpbuddyawards are open until July 14: https://t.co/5T1XfyiurR #AffideaFamily #AffideaHealth https://t.co/aG3dVxU172

— Affidea Ireland (@AffideaIreland) June 21, 2017

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