The 2007 Nazzareno Vassallo award for initiative in elderly care has been launched. This is the 10th consecutive year that this Award is being granted with the aim of offering recognition to individuals or organisations who have distinguished themselves in having undertaken initiatives that have improved the general well being of elderly persons, either on a community or at a national level.

Dr George Hyzler will once again be the Chairman of the Award Selection Committee. Individual or organisations interested in sending their nominations for the prestigious award can obtain further information from CareMalta on tel. 2145-4889.

Closing date for submissions for this year’s award is Friday 30 November.