Target Candidates

Eligibility

Vetting
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Deadline of Nomination

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Detail Regulations

Nomination Form

The 42nd Florence Nightingale Medal Award Selection
As per the invitation of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) in Beijing, the Hong Kong Red Cross, as a branch of RCSC, is launching the nomination of the 42nd Florence Nightingale Medal (the Medal) in Hong Kong now. The Medal shall be awarded by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on proposals made by the National Societies from different countries.   In 2005, we have the first nurse from Hong Kong awarding this Medal.  This year, we cordially invite your nomination of distinguished candidates to the Medal.
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Target Candidates
Candidates for the Medal must be nominated in accordance with the Regulations governing the award, as follows:
 
  • “The Florence Nightingale Medal may be awarded to qualified male or female nurses and also to male or female voluntary nursing aides who are active members or regular helpers of a National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society or of an affiliated medical or nursing institution.
  • The Medal may be awarded to those of the above-mentioned persons who have distinguished themselves in time of peace or war by:
 
  • exceptional courage and devotion to the wounded, sick or disabled or to civilian victims of a conflict or disaster,
  • exemplary services or a creative and pioneering spirit in the areas of public  health or nursing education.
  • The Medal may be awarded posthumously if the prospective recipient has fallen on active service.”
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Eligibility
  • Registered and enrolled nurses in Hong Kong
  • Voluntary nursing aides who are active members or regular helpers of the Hong Kong Red Cross
Vetting Criteria
  • A vetting panel will be setup for the selection in Hong Kong.
  • Panel member includes public well-known people, professional people from the nursing field and representatives from the Hong Kong Red Cross.
  • The vetting will be based on the candidate’s commitment and qualities of professional service provided, however, regardless of the person’s age or experience.  Interview(s) may be arranged for selection.
  • The successful candidate(s) will be proposed to the RCSC for the national selection, before submitting to the ICRC.  The ICRC shall announce the result on the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, namely on 12 May through the National Societies.
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Deadline of Nomination (Hong Kong Selection)
  • 18 January 2009 (according to post mark)
  • Mailing Address: Hong Kong Red Cross Headquarters, 33 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
 
Enquiry
 
Detail Regulations (Download)
 
Nomination Form (Download)
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