The Illawarra Division of General Practice in consultation with its Community Consultative Committee is pleased to announce the Illawarra Family Doctor Awards for 2011. 

The Family Doctor Awards provide an avenue for local GPs and Practices to be recognised for the outstanding service they provide to our community. It is a wonderful opportunity for our community to recognise general practice and the doctors who work in this field. At the same time the Awards help to raise awareness of the dedication, professional skills and caring approach of General Practitioners in the Illawarra.

The selection is based on nominations made by patients and judged by a sub-committee of the Division's Consumer Consultative Committee. Awards were presented at the Illawarra Divisions of General Practice Annual General Meeting Dinner on the 3rd of November, 2011.

Dr Lawrie Noonan had an outstanding number of excellent nominations and was the unequivocal choice for the 2011 Illawarra GP of the Year.

The following GPs received an exceptional mention:

• Dr Sajid Azam from Russell Vale Family Medical and Acupuncture Practice
• Dr Gary Butler from Illawarra Family Medical Centre
• Dr George Albert from Shellharbour Medical Centre

Winner of the 2011 Illawarra Practice of the Year was Shellharbour Medical Centre.

The following practices received an exceptional mention:

• Illawarra Medical Services
• Dapto Medical and Family Practice

If you have any further questions please contact us at the IDGP on 4220 7600.