Alastair Donald Award

Aim of the Award

The award will recognise outstanding achievement in the areas of service delivery, education, research and wider contribution to society. It will also commemorate the contribution that Alastair Donald made to the RCGP.

Eligibility

The award will be given to a member or fellow of the College, who has provided excellence or a substantial contribution, particularly at a local level. Doctors elected into UK positions in the College or who have received UK awards are not eligible.

How to nominate

A letter of nomination should be sent to RCGP Scotland by a Member or Fellow of good standing. This should clearly outline the outstanding contribution of your nominee. Each nomination should have a second letter of support from a Member or Fellow of good standing.

Nominations may be sent by e-mail or post, but must be recieved by the annually designated closing date. The Awards Committee will then review nominations and make a recommendation to the Scottish Council.

Winning the Award

The award is presented at an Annual RCGP Scotland Awards Evening. The event will celebrate General Practice and will also include the RCGP Scotland Patient Nomination Award and the Practice Team Award.

The winner of the Alastair Donald Award will receive a complimentary place at the event, which will also be attended by other winners and special guests including Scottish Parliament and the Scottish media.