QUIT: The UK Charity that helps people give up smoking

EUROPEAN SMOKEFREE QUITTER OF THE YEAR WIN €15,000 EUROS OF HOLIDAY VOUCHERS The search is on for the first European Smoke Free Quitter of the Year 2008 who will be awarded the title and holiday vouchers worth 15,000 Euros. Twelve countries are participating including the UK and they will all choose a representative who will win a trip to the Award ceremony in Amsterdam in September 2008.
We are looking for Europeans who quit smoking by 31st January 2008. We need inspirational stories that will inspire others across Europe. To be eligible to enter you must have quit smoking by 31st January 2008 - whether you quit a week, month or 10 years ago. Quitters then have to remain smoke free until 31st July. A UK winner will be selected in August and awarded a free trip to the European final in Amsterdam where one of 12 finalists will be crowned European Smokefree Quitter of the Year and scoop €15,000 holiday vouchers. To enter the UK competiton, apply on line or ring Quitline 0800 002200 for an application form. Closing date 31st March You can also nominate a health care professional who has helped smokers to quit for the Smokefree Supporter Award, or nominate a public figure who has made an impact on smoking policy for the Smokefree Progress Award. EUROPEAN SMOKEFREE SUPPORTER OF THE YEAR You can also nominate a health care professional who has helped smokers quit. We are looking for a health professional or team who has gone that extra mile to help people quit smoking. The selection panel will be looking for examples of, professionalism, innovation and dedication that make this individual or team stand out. To enter or nominate for the UK competition apply on line or ring Quitline 0800 002200. Closing date 30th June EUROPEAN SMOKEFREE PROGRESS OF THE YEAR The third award is for a public figure who has made an impact on smoking policy. For example this could be a European Member of Parliament or policy maker. The selection panel will be looking for examples of, professionalism, innovation and dedication that make this individual or team stand out. To enter or nominate for the UK competition apply on line or ring Quitline 0800 002200. Closing date 30th June All the winners will be announced after the Award ceremony (September 2008) on each countries website. Rules of entry are also on the websites.