Join us as we celebrate International Day of the Midwife on May 5th by participating in our competition to design and name the award and pin for this special award. We invite midwives working in the Rotunda Hospital, Maternity Units in Cavan & Monaghan Hospitals and Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda and Louth Hospital to get creative and submit their entries by June 14th, 2024.

Pictured: Grainne Milne, Director of Midwifery, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Petrina Donnelly, Chief Director of Nursing & Midwifery, HSE Dublin & North East Hospital Region and Fiona Hanrahan, Director of Midwifery, Rotunda Hospital

Find out more about the Award

Please click here to view the advertisement and for more information and share it with your maternity staff.

The QR code on the ad will take you to a guide on how to submit your entry. Remember, the concept of the design to reflect the breadth of the work of the midwife across maternity services and women’s health is what matters most – artistic ability is not required.

Please click here to access the entry form.

For any questions or to submit your entry                                                                                                                       

Please email denisejmckernan@rcsi.com

Thank you for helping us spread the word and honour the incredible work of midwives everywhere.

Further information

For further information on the Excellence in Midwifery Award, please contact Ms. Petrina Donnelly, Chief Director of Nursing & Midwifery, HSE Dublin, North East Hospital Region, CDONM@rcsihospitals.ie