TWO local teams have been nominated for the same award in the 2014 Scottish Health Awards and will battle it out next month at the event in Edinburgh.

Overall, nine Ayrshire professionals and teams have been nominated including teams from Crosshouse and Ayrshire Central Hospitals.

In the Health in the Workplace Award, all three nominees on the shortlist are from Ayrshire with Spirit Aerosystems from Prestwick International Airport joining EDF Energy who are based at Hunterston Power Station and also North Ayrshire Women’s Aid.

The nominees fought off stiff competition from across the country to secure their place at this year’s glittering award ceremony in November.

North Ayrshire Women’s Aid chief executive Anne Paton told the Herald: “We are delighted to have reached the finals of the Health In the Workplace Award.

“North Ayrshire Women’s Aid is committed to improving health, safety and well being in the workplace.

"It is a great achievement and I would like to thank all members of staff for their contribution to achieving this aim.” Hunterston B power station director Colin Weir said: "We are delighted to be in the running for this award as we are committed to maintaining and promoting the health of our employees.

"We are always looking for ways to engage with staff and to encourage them and their families to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

"That includes everything from use of our on site gym to health promotions like a recent lung awareness event."

The full list of finalists from Ayrshire and Arran are: Care for Long-Term Illness Award: Sandra Bogle and team, Cardiac Liaison, Lister Centre, University Hospital Crosshouse.

Care for Long-Term Illness Award: Fiona Clark and Paediatric Diabetes Team.

Integrated Care for Older People Award: Frail Older Person’s Pathway, University Hospital Crosshouse.

Services to Women & Children Award: Geraldine Butcher, Consultant Midwife, Ayrshire Maternity Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse.

Healthier Lifestyle Award: Dr Helen Lynn, Clinical Director, NHS Ayrshire & Arran Learning Disability Services Team.

Unsung Hero Award: Keith Mason, Gymnasium and Health Improvement Manager, HMP Kilmarnock.

Health in the Workplace Award: North Ayrshire Women’s Aid, EDF Energy, Hunterston Power Station, Prestwick International Airport The awards will take place on November 6 at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh.