HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards

The HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards recognise nurses, midwives, nurse educators and researchers as well as personal care workers.

Finalists named

Stories worth celebrating

These awards celebrate exceptional nurses and midwives with a story worth celebrating.

Read about the finalists

2021 Awards

The 2021 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards were held on 6 May in Melbourne.

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Prizes

Winners will share in a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of proud Awards supporter ME- the bank for you.

Terms and conditions

Key dates

Nominations for 2022 are now closed

Finalistsave been announced

Winners will be announced: 19 May 2022

Award categories

Outstanding Organisation

This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated a commitment to creating a better future for people working in nursing and/or midwifery.

Eligibility criteria

Midwife of the Year

This award recognises an exceptional midwife who delivers outstanding patient care and has delivered positive outcomes and performed above the expectations of their role.

Eligibility criteria

Nurse of the year

This award recognises an exceptional nurse who delivers outstanding patient care and has delivered positive outcomes and performed above the expectations of their role.

Eligibility criteria

Who can enter?

Employers, patients, colleagues, nurses and midwives can nominate themselves or a special individual or team who has made a real difference to the lives of patients or to the quality of a service.

Everyone involved in every stage of the delivery of care can enter or be nominated.

Please read the eligibility criteria before you start your nomination.

Recognition

Every person or team nominated will receive a certificate in recognition of their contributions.

Read about the 2022 finalists

Acknowledgement

Finalists receive two tickets to attend the Awards dinner.

Terms and conditions

REWARD

Winners share in a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of proud Awards sponsor ME- the bank for you.

Terms and conditions

2021 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards

The 2021 winners and finalists epitomise outstanding standards of care and the highest levels of commitment to nursing and midwifery.

To read about all the awards night, click to download the full media release here.

2021 winners

Midwife of the Year

Janelle Dillon is recognised for her tireless work to create a safe space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to receive pregnancy care in Kalgoorlie, WA.

Read Janelle's story

Nurse of the Year

Shannon Philp is recognised for her contribution to nursing education and patient-centred care, particularly for women with gynaecological cancers.

Read Shannon's story

Outstanding Organisation

Ramsay Health Care Australia is recognised for their work to improve environmental sustainability across its facilities, including through cutting down greenhouse gas emissions and single-use plastics.

Read their story