Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, Calls for Nominations to Celebrate Courageous Children with Complex Health Needs
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, is calling on people to nominate in the 2024 WellChild Awards.
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, is calling on people to nominate inspirational children and young people with complex health needs and the outstanding people who support and care for them for recognition at this year’s WellChild Awards. Speaking in a video message released today by WellChild, the national charity for seriously ill children, for which he is patron, he asks people to, “take a moment and nominate the remarkable individuals who inspire you”.
The WellChild Awards, in association with GSK, is a prestigious annual event which celebrates the inspirational qualities of the UK’s seriously ill children and young people and the dedication of those who go that extra mile to make a real difference to their lives
Last year’s event saw children, young people, doctor, nurses and other professionals who work with seriously ill children attend a star-studded Awards event at the Hurlingham Club in London where they had the chance to chat with many of the celebrity guests and WellChild supporters as well as Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, who has been patron of the charity for more than 15 years.
WellChild is now calling on people to put forward their nominations for the 2024 WellChild Awards.
In the video message, which can be found above, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex said: “The WellChild Awards is our chance to celebrate the extraordinary strength and spirit of young people with complex medical conditions from across the United Kingdom. It allows us to shine a spotlight on the resilience and positivity that they demonstrate every single day, and recognise the incredible support from the families, friends, and the professionals around them.
“It is such a privilege to honour the immense courage and compassion of this incredible community. But to do that, we need you to take a moment and nominate the remarkable individuals who inspire you. Your involvement makes a huge difference so please join us in celebrating the amazing superstars who will be recognised at the 2024 WellChild Awards.”
Guests at the 2023 Awards, in association with global healthcare company GSK, included Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex alongside celebrities such as McFly’s Danny Jones, Emma Willis, Catherine Ryan, Tom Felton, TV presenters Dick and Dom, Gaby Roslin who presented the event and many more.
WellChild Chief Executive, Matt James said: “The number of children and young people in the UK living with long-term, complex medical needs is growing. The WellChild Awards 2024, in association with GSK, is a unique opportunity to shine a light on the immense challenges they face and to celebrate their remarkable resilience and spirit. It also provides an opportunity to recognise the selfless dedication of those around them, from siblings and parent carers to the professionals who have gone above and beyond to give them the very best chance to thrive.”
If you know someone who deserves special recognition then nominate them for a WellChild Award by visiting our website at www.wellchild.org.uk/awards.
The closing date for entries is Monday 18th of March.
There are more children and young people than ever before in the UK living with serious health needs. The WellChild Awards is a unique opportunity to honour the spirit of these children, young people and the dedication of those that care for them.
Entries for the 2024 Awards will be judged by an expert panel including former winners and child health professionals. Awards will be handed out at this year’s glamorous event in London in 2024.
Categories for nominations are as follows:
Inspirational Child or Young Person – A child or young person between the ages of four and eighteen who has demonstrated exceptional resilience, determination, and achievement while facing significant challenges posed by complex medical needs. This includes but is not limited to instances where the nominee has overcome obstacles, surpassed expectations, or exhibited extraordinary courage and perseverance in their pursuits, thereby serving as an inspiration to others.
Inspirational Sibling – Having a child with a long-term complex medical condition can have a huge impact on the whole family; this category is for those siblings between the ages of six and eighteen who despite all the challenges have thrived – this is their time to shine.
Nurse – A children’s nurse who goes the extra mile for children and young people with serious health needs.
Outstanding Professional – A professional who has worked above and beyond for children and young people living with serious health needs.
Inspirational Parent Carer – A parent carer who has gone above and beyond the care they provide for their child(ren) living with serious health needs and/or has contributed to improving support for families, or awareness of the challenges they face.
For further information about WellChild’s work, please see www.wellchild.org.uk
