Awards and Grants
IPS run an Annual Awards Programme
The IPS is delighted to announce the 2021 Award winners are:
The Brendan Moore Award 2021: Carole Hallam
The Brendan Moore Award 2020: Peter Hoffman
IPS Team of the Year sponsored by GOJO Industries – Europe Ltd: Wirral Care Home Improvement Project, Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
IPS Practitioner of the Year: Dr Andrea Denton
IPS Link Practitioner of the Year: Sgt Emma Foley
IPS Branch/Special Interest Group of the Year: IPS Care Home Special Interest Group
IPS Honorary Membership: Elaine Overton
IPS Honorary Membership: Carole Hallam
IPS Honorary Membership: Phil Pugh
Best Oral Presentation: Melanie Hudson, Infection Prevention & Control Nurse Specialist, LTHT "Burkholderia Aenigmatica: Finding the source - Making a change"
Best Poster Presentation: Samantha Weston & Joanne Withers, Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust "I can see clearly now… Presenting PPE guidance in a visual format"
Best Large Exhibition Stand: GAMA Healthcare
Best Medium Exhibition Stand: Guest Medical LTD
Best Small Exhibition Stand: Army Medical Services Reserve
Best Exhibition Newcomer: Ineos Hygienics
For more information on each of our winners and shortlisted candidates, please CLICK HERE
Congratulations to all our shortlisted candidates and, of course, to our 2021 winners!
Thank you to those who nominated colleagues and participated in the judging process. Finally thank you to GOJO Industries – Europe Ltd for supporting the Team of the Year Award.
Nominations for the Infection Prevention Society 2022 Awards will open early next year
Other Awards
Members of IPS are eligible to apply for a variety of awards and grants. These awards can be to help further education and development or to recognise particular achievements. The Brendan Moore Award is awarded annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to furthering the aims of the society whilst holding an official position in the society.
Brendan Moore Award
Background
Brendan Moore was an epidemiologist who had the insight to appoint the first infection control nurse in 1959. Dr Moore was instrumental in the first Infection Control Nurses Association (ICNA) conference in 1970 and the first ICNA President.
Purpose
The Brendan Moore award is bestowed on an individual who, in the opinion of the IPS Consultative Committee, meets the criteria laid down
Criteria
- The person is a current member of the Society
- The person has made a significant contribution to furthering the aims and goals of the organisation
- The person has made this contribution while in an official position or closely involved with the work of the Society
- The person cannot be a current Trustee or Management Executive Group (MEG) member of the Society
Scope
Any member of the MEG or Consultative Committee may nominate an individual member of the Society for the award. One award may be made annually at the discretion of the Consultative Committee.
For a 2021 nomination form please click here.
For a copy of the full criteria please click here.
Deadline
The nominator is responsible for submitting a nomination to the Honorary Secretary by the 12th February 2021 for consideration at the subsequent Consultative Committee (CC) meeting.
2020 Winner
Due to the cancellation of the annual conference, the 2020 winner will be announced at IP2021.
Honorary Membership Award
Background
The award for an honorary membership entitles the recipient to life-long membership of the Society at no cost to the individual. This level of membership is equivalent to a full member.
Purpose
Honorary Membership is awarded to an individual who, in the opinion of the IPS Management Executive Committee, meets the criteria to be honoured with this prestigious category of membership
Criteria
- Has carried out a significant role/roles on a voluntary basis for the benefit of the whole membership
- Made a significant contribution to furthering the aims and goals of the Society
- Has furthered the aims and goals of the organisation through significant input to national groups and committees on behalf of the Society over the course of their career.
Scope
Any branch, committee or individual may nominate an individual for honorary membership who meets the criteria as laid out above. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, no more than two awards will be made each year.
For a 2021 nomination form please click here
For a copy of the full criteria please click here.
Deadline
The nominator is responsible for submitting a nomination to the Honorary Secretary by the 12th February 2021 for consideration at the next MEG meeting.
2020 Winners
Congratulations to our 2020 winners, Bob Darby and Philip Pugh.
Educational Grants for IPS Members Undertaking Specialist Courses in IPC
Where funds allow IPS aims to fund 5 grants per year of up to £1500 pa for up to 2 years. This amount must be matched by the applicant or the applicant’s employer. A further year (year 3) may also be funded of up to £1000pa. Again this must be matched by the applicant/applicant’s employer. Applications will be yearly in Jan/Feb time with decisions in May/June. The award is open to full members only.
There is no funding currently available for 2021 - please check for updates or email