HESTA 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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Nominations open

Nominations are now open for the 2021 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards.

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2020 Awards

The 2020 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards were presented during a live broadcast on Wednesday 6 May.

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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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Key dates

Nominations open: 14 December 2020 to 7 February 2021

Finalists announced: 6 April 2021

Winners announced: 6 May 2021

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.

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Midwife of the Year

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

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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.

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

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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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2020 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards

The 2020 winners and finalists epitomise outstanding standards of care and the highest levels of commitment to nursing and midwifery.

To read about all the finalists and winners, click to download the full event program here.

2020 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

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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.

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Outstanding Organisation

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

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