Zoi Vardavaki, a valued board member of the Hellenic British Midwifery Association (HBMA) and a Lecturer in Midwifery at City St George’s University of London, has been awarded the esteemed Iolanthe Award. This prestigious recognition will enable Zoi to further her PhD research, titled “MiROG – Midwifery Research on Out of Guidance Birth Choices Clinics and Services: A Mixed Method Study,” at the University of Hertfordshire. See more info on MiROG’s social media page.

This award highlights Zoi’s commitment to contributing to midwifery research and improving care and options for women and birthing people. Congratulations, Zoi, on this well-deserved honour!