australian nursing & midwifery awards

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

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Key dates

Nominations open: 30 October 2023  |  Nominations close: 4 February 2024

Finalists announced: 16 April 2024  |  Winners announced: 16 May 2024

 

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Stories worth celebrating

These awards celebrate exceptional nurses and midwives with a story worth celebrating. Nominations are now open.

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2023 Awards

The 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards were hosted by Tracey Spicer on 16 May in Sydney.

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Prizes

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

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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.

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Recognition

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

Read about the 2023 finalists

Acknowledgement

Finalists receive two tickets to attend the Awards dinner.

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Reward

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

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2023 winners announced

We announced three outstanding winners on Tuesday 16 May 2023

2023 winners

2023 Midwife of the Year

April was recognised for being the driving force behind the implementation of an innovative Midwifery Group Practice model that has proven to be highly valued by women in the area and improved care outcomes.

Read April's story

2023 Nurse of the Year

Caitlin is a Remote Area Nurse recognised for providing compassionate and culturally safe care of First Nations communities.

Read Caitlin's story

2023 Outstanding Organisation

Sunny Street was recognised for its work providing primary healthcare ‘outside of the box’ for Australians experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Read their story

2023 Awards event

Relive the excitement of the 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards dinner.