Excellence in Allied Health Awards

Nominations closed - Finalists coming soon

Nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Allied Health Awards closed on Friday, 7 November.

Finalists will be announced in January 2026.

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Awards hi​ghlig​​hts

 

About the Aw​​ards

The NSW Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards is an annual keystone event for the Workforce Planning and Talent Development Branch– Allied Health Team, partnering with the Chief Allied Health Officer. These Awards honour the passion, dedication, and contributions of allied health professionals and their support staff across NSW. They also highlight NSW Health's commitment to the vital role allied health plays in providing patient-centred care.

What are the different Award categories?

  • Allied Health P​​​rofessional of the Year
  • Allied Hea​lth Leader of the Year
  • Early Career A​​llied Health Professional of the Year
  • Aboriginal Allied Health Professional of the Year
  • Allied He​alth Assistant / Technician / Support Person of the Year
  • Allied Heal​​th Researcher of the Year
  • Allied Health Educator of the Y​​ear

Please familiarise yourself with the Award excellence criteria and rules prior to making a nomination. Nominations for each Award category are submitted by the Directors of Allied Health from each LHD/SHN.

View the criteriaView the rules

Key dates for the 2026 ​​Aw​ards

  • Nominations open: 15 October 2025
  • Nominations close: COB 7 November 2025
  • Submissions reviewed by judging committee: 14 November – 5 December 2025
  • Finalists announced: January 2026
  • Awards Celebration Event: TBC March 2026

Past awards

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Current as at: Thursday 21 August 2025
Contact page owner: Workforce Planning and Talent Development