Cape Breton South Recruiting for Health is hosting it’s 5th awards for healthcare providers.
The Community of Care Awards will allow members of the community to participate by nominating outstanding healthcare professionals in the region. All residents are invited to consider the healthcare workers in Cape Breton South who they feel should be acknowledged for extraordinary contributions they have made in our communities.
Award categories include: the Healthy Communities Leader, Mentor Champion, Life-Long Learner, Dedicated Mental Health / Long-Term / Continuing Care Professional, and the Healthcare Hero Award for professionals employed in the health sector.
The honours also include a volunteer category, Making a Daily Difference Award, and recognition for an innovative business or organization in the medical field called the Making Health your Business Award. The Nightingale Leadership Award to recognize excellence in nursing, as well as a Lifetime Legacy Award and Patient’s Choice Award, are also included.
Nominations close Friday, October 9th, 2026, at 5pm. Click here to make a nomination.
A celebration gala will be held in the Bear Head Room at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, at 6pm.
Scottie O chatted with Gina MacDonald the Program Director for Cape Breton South Recruiting for Health, on The Hawk Morning Show, you can listen to that conversation below.
