The contest closes June 17, 2012
MONTREAL, May 23, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Canadians across the country are invited to participate in the BRAVE Awards, an international program intended to recognize the courage and dedication of non-professional caregivers. Developed and implemented by Shire, the initiative will lead to the selection of up to ten exceptional individuals in different parts of the world - everyday heroes who provide regular, consistent care to another person - who will each be entitled to a $10,000 USD monetary award. Canadians who know a caregiver they believe deserves recognition can submit a nomination by completing the online form through the official website at www.ShireBRAVEawards.com. Nominations for the 2012 BRAVE Awards are being accepted through June 17, 2012 and Award recipients will be announced in November 2012.
"Voluntary caregivers are often unsung heroes and the BRAVE Awards recognize the important and sometimes undervalued caregiver role that family, friends and neighbours play in the lives of others around the world," said Angus Russell, Shire Chief Executive Officer.
The Shire BRAVE Awards are presented in the spirit of Shire's BRAVE culture, which fosters an environment that encourages its employees and partners to act with integrity; create innovative solutions that make a difference; act on the needs of others; strive to be better everyday; and to exemplify trust and openness through teamwork.
About the Shire BRAVE Awards
The Shire BRAVE Awards is an international program created by Shire to honor the courage and dedication of individual voluntary caregivers (there are no restrictions on the type of care being provided, and the care recipient need not be prescribed a Shire medicine or treatment). For the Shire BRAVE Awards, a caregiver is defined as an individual who is providing regular, consistent care for another person(s). The caregiver cannot be a professional healthcare provider and cannot be compensated in any formal way through their efforts as a caregiver. The caregiver can be a relative, neighbor, or friend who gives their time, support, and compassion regularly, helping another person(s) who is (partly or wholly) unable to care for themselves due to health and wellness issues, injury, or other extenuating circumstance. Nominations for the 2012 BRAVE Awards will be accepted until June 17, 2012. A Selection Committee consisting of Shire employees and non-Shire representatives will choose the finalists. Shire employees across the world, including in Canada, will then be invited to select up to ten (10) award recipients from the pool of finalists through an online voting system, and each award recipient will receive $10,000 USD or the equivalent in local currency. Award recipients will be announced in November 2012. For further information on the Shire BRAVE Awards, including official rules, legal disclosures, and Privacy Policy please visit www.ShireBRAVEawards.com.
ABOUT SHIRE PLC
Shire is a global specialty biopharmaceutical company that focuses on enabling people with life-altering conditions to lead better lives. For further information on Shire, please visit www.shire.com.
ABOUT SHIRE CANADA INC.
Shire Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Shire plc with headquarters in Montréal (St-Laurent), Québec. For further information, please visit the company's website: www.shirecanada.com.
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