Nominations are now sought for LCGB’s Outstanding Contribution to Breastfeeding Award, 2017.

In recognition and celebration of the work of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) we are now seeking nominations for LCGB’s Outstanding Contribution to Breastfeeding Award 2017.

We are looking for an IBCLC who has made an exceptional contribution to breastfeeding in the UK. Nominees will need to be current LCGB members and nominations will be accepted via email to info@lcgb.org . Please provide the name and contact details of the nominee, the outstanding contribution to breastfeeding that they have made and include your own name and contact details. Entries must be submitted by 27th March, 2017.

The award will be presented at our 2017 conference in Derby, 7th and 8th April.

LCGB Award 2015-2016

The LCGB Award for Outstanding Contribution to Breastfeeding as an IBCLC was first offered in 2015 and was presented to Karla Napier an Infant Feeding Advisor with NHS Lothian for 12 years. In 2016 the award was presented to Viv Sleeman, who has long been active in support of breastfeeding and of LCGB.

2016 Award