PHPCI Awards- 2024
The PHPCI Awards recognise work from PHPCI members* from around the world who have recently made, or are currently making, an outstanding contribution to the field of public health palliative care. Selected winners from each category were presented with awards at the 8th PHPCI Conference in Bern, Switzerland in October, 2024.
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*All awards designed by Ekkapop Sittiwantana, Peaceful Death (Thailand) co founder and coordinator. Consultation of Thai House of Representatives Committee on Public Health
Early Career Researcher Award
This year's Early Career Award was presented to Malin Eneslatt and Max Kleijberg of Studio Dobra, who impressed the panel with their dedication to public engagement and their commitment to diversity and inclusion in public health palliative care. Their academic accomplishments, collaborations, and impactful research signal a promising future for the field. Their contributions highlight the importance of inclusive and accessible approaches in addressing public health challenges, setting a commendable standard for the next generation of scholars.
Research Impact Award
Kerrie Noonan was honored with the 2024 Research Impact Award for her pioneering work in developing and advancing the concept of death literacy. Through research and community engagement, her work has significantly influenced public understanding, policy, and practice around end-of-life topics. Notably, the Death Literacy Index has been implemented globally, and community initiatives she founded, such as Dying to Know Day, now celebrated internationally, have raised awareness of death and dying issues for over a decade. Her ongoing work continues to explore how death literacy strengthens community bonds and builds social capital, affirming its widespread societal impact.
Community Building Award
The Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care received the 2023 Community Building Award for its innovative initiatives that empower communities to support individuals facing bereavement. Their Bereavement Friendly Workplaces Toolkit and Bereavement Charter Mark have provided impactful resources for organizations, embedding support for grieving individuals within the workplace. Additionally, their "To Absent Friends Festival," a nationwide annual event now in its 11th year, encourages communal storytelling and remembrance, fostering a supportive culture around grief across Scotland. These sustainable initiatives have made a lasting difference in the way communities engage with grief, aligning seamlessly with public health palliative care principles.