you're all amazing

Health and community services is full of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, day in, day out, across Australia. That's why we created the HESTA Awards Program.

Nominations are now open for the Impact Awards and Early Childhood Education & Care Awards.

Recent award winners

Midwife of the Year

Cassandra Nest has been named the 2020 Midwife of the Year for her work improving the delivery of a culturally safe, quality maternity care to more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the Gold Coast

Read Cassandra's story

Nurse of the Year

Tania Green has been named the 2020 Nurse of the Year for her work to improve care for patients with cleft and craniofacial conditions and their families.

Read Tania's story

Outstanding Organisation

Ovarian Cancer Australia has been named the 2020 Outstanding Organisation for its research, advocacy and support for women affected by ovarian cancer.

Read their story