Published on: 25 October 2024
Kirsten Herdman, a midwife from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has won a prestigious award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) for her work in amplifying the voice of the College’s members in her region.
The Gill Adgie award, named after a beloved RCM colleague who died last year, recognises RCM activism either by an individual or a group of activists who have contributed to RCM presence, activity, solidarity and community at a local level, something very dear to Gill’s heart. And it’s something award-winner Kirsten Herdman truly embodies.
She is described by colleagues as being passionate about bringing RCM members together and supporting on them on workplace issues.
At the awards ceremony in London on 18 October, the RCM’s Chief Executive, Gill Walton, said: “Kirsten highlights the importance of being in the union and actively recruits members to the branch. She also promotes the value of RCM membership and is widely regarded as being the voice of the RCM at a local level.
“The work Kirsten has carried out is a great example for other branches on how to involve every member in the branch, ensuring the collective voice is heard.”
L-R: Sophie Russell (President, RCM), Suzanne Tyler (Public Policy Specialist), Gill Walton (RCM CEO), Kirsten Herdman (winner) and Andrea McLean (journalist and presenter).
