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Diamond Award Winners

Choosing the winners was extremely difficult, but we got there in the end. Congratulations to all our winners and nominees!

Winners were presented with their awards at our special Diamond Event, held in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the 5th July. Nominees also received a special framed certificate.

• View the list of nominees
• View descriptions of each category
• Listen to audio clips from the Diamond Event
• View the Evening Times page about the event

Click on the images below for a larger version and don't forget you can click on the icon to listen to the award being presented!

Unsung Hero Award

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Margaret Barnes, Domestic,
Renal Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital
(award presented by Bill Smith, Radio Clyde)

Overcoming Adversity Award

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Julia Birkinshaw, Youth Services Volunteer,
Glasgow Royal Hospital for Sick Children
(award presented by Paul Cooney, Radio Clyde)

Extra Mile Award

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Lisa Morrison, Cystic Fibrosis Physiotherapist,
Gartnavel General Hospital
(award presented by Norman Ross, Radio Clyde)

Inspiration Award

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Dr Jim White, Consultant Clinical Psychologist,
South East Glasgow Primary Care Mental Health Team
(award presented to Vicky Manson by Donald Martin, Evening Times)

Friendly Face Award

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Joe McDonagh, Nurse,
Accident & Emergency, Royal Alexandra Hospital
(award presented by Tim Stevens)

Ruff Ruff Diamond Award

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Poppy the Therapet

Healthy Lifestyle Award

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Glasgow Weight Management Service, Ward 23, Glasgow Royal Infirmary – Graham Simpson, Senior Dietician,
Kim Ferrier (Physiotherapist),
Dr Susan Boyle, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
(award presented by Nicola Sturgeon, Cabinet Secretary)

Behind the Scenes Award

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Esther Liddell, Ward Clerkess,
Labour Suite, The Queen Mother’s Hospital
(award presented by George Bowie)

Local Hero Award

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Irene Robertson, Cardiac Rehabilitation Sister,
Health at Heart Centre, Paisley
(award presented to Mhairi Campbell by Donald Martin, Evening Times)

Chairman’s Special Award

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Professor Clement Imrie,
Lister Department of Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
(award presnted by Andrew Robertson, NHSGGC Chairman)

Top Team Award

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Community Out-of-Hours District Nursing Team,
Vale of Leven Hospital
(award presented by Nicola Sturgeon, Cabinet Secretary)