24/03/2025

Congratulations to Jonah Atos, International Nurse Coordinator at the Western Trust who was a finalist at the very first NI Hummingbird Awards at Belfast City Hall.
Jonah was nominated by her colleague Christine McGuckin, Lead Nurse Nursing and Midwifery Workforce and Safer Staffing, Primary Care and Older People’s Services Professional Nursing Team, for the Inspirational Role Model Award in which she received a highly commended award.
The NI Hummingbird Awards provides a unique platform to showcase the hard work and dedication of people across the region who make a meaningful contribution towards fostering Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within an organisation and community, and that everyone is valued, respected and empowered. The event is dedicated to honouring excellence in EDI.
Donna Keenan, Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Professions Primary Care and Older People’s Services at the Western Trust said:
“We are incredibly proud of Jonah and delighted that she has been recognised in the first NI Hummingbird Awards. Jonah’s enthusiasm, leadership and dedication in her role as International Nurse Coordinator and founding member of the Western Trust’s Equality and Diversity Network has ensured the Western Trust recognises and values the immense contribution of our diverse workforce. Through the work of Jonah and her colleagues we will continue to ensure that we support and nurture an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce who are dedicated to providing a high quality, safe and compassionate care to our local community. Congratulations Jonah on your well-deserved award!”