Win 5,000 Holiday Euros and a trip to Barcelona
Have you recently stopped smoking and want to let everyone know about your achievement, or do you need an extra incentive to quit the cigarettes for good? Then why not enter the European Smoke Free Awards 2009 ?
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Countries across Europe including the UK are participating in the awards. The UK winner will receive a weekend stay in Barcelona in February 2010 for the ceremony, where they will be in with a shout of winning a share of 7,000 Euros in holiday vouchers.
The overall European Quitter of the Year will scoop 5,000 holiday Euros and the runner up will win 2,000 holiday Euros – perfect to reward yourself for stopping smoking.
You can also nominate a healthcare professional who has helped smokers quit and a public figure who has made an impact on smoking policy.
To enter or nominate click on the appropriate link below
To enter Click here
To nominate a healthcare professional Click here
To nominate a public figure Click here
Last year’s UK winner was Anne Stewart, who quit her 15 a day habit. Anne was so addicted, she couldn’t find the strength to stop even after her father died from lung cancer, but was encouraged to quit after speaking to someone working in a hospital.
Anne said: “My conversation with a nurse who worked in an amputee ward changed my life. I suddenly became aware of my own mortality. Since quitting smoking, my skin is clearer, I have more energy and I feel less anxious.”
Steve Crone, chairman of the European Network of Quitlines, said: “Last year’s first European Awards were a great success, and we are hoping for even more inspirational stories this year from people across Europe. We are looking for Europeans who have already quit or who are prepared to register and quit. There has never been a better time to quit with so many clinically proven treatments available and excellent support from a range of health care professionals including Quitline counsellors and GPs.”
Smokers and ex-smokers must have quit on or since January 1, 2008 and have until December 31, 2009 to register or enter. They must have been smoke-free for at least six months to enter the competition. Entrants from the 2008 Awards (excluding individual country winners) may enter if they meet the above criteria. Only the most inspirational stories will be contacted to go through to the next stage.
All the winners will be announced after the award ceremony (February 2010) on each country’s website. Rules of entry are also on the websites.
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