This year, we present the College Medal to Julia Donaldson CBE, an English writer and playwright, and the 2011-2013 Children's Laureate. She is best known for her much loved children’s books, including The Gruffalo and Zog and the Flying Doctors.
The College Medal is awarded on an extraordinary basis to individuals within the world of child health and wellbeing who may not be paediatricians or clinicians.
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President said:
Our College Medal is a unique award which is only given out every so often to exceptional individuals. We are delighted that Julia Donaldson CBE has accepted this award. She has made an incredible contribution to children’s wellbeing for decades, as a well-loved children’s author. On behalf of the College, I’d like to congratulate Julia on this hugely deserved achievement.
Julia Donaldson CBE said:
I’m really chuffed to have been awarded the RCPCH’s College Medal – it feels like such an honour, especially as I know how highly my late husband Dr Malcolm Donaldson rated the work of the RCPCH. I'm delighted that my work has been valued in this way, and will be displaying the medal with pride!
Huge congratulations from all of us to Julia.