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2019 Public Health Awards nominations open

The AMA is seeking nominations of people or groups who have made an extraordinary contribution to healthcare and public health. Nominations are open for the AMA Excellence in Healthcare Award and the Woman in Medicine Award.

The recipients will be invited to attend the 2019 AMA National Conference in Brisbane in May 2019, where the awards will be presented.

In the year following the presentation of the awards, recipients will have the opportunity to participate in interviews with the media and engage in AMA supported activities promoting their work in their field of expertise.

Nominations must be made by completing the Nomination Form, which must include a personal statement by the nominator describing the merit of the nominee in relation to the criteria for the relevant award. A Curriculum Vitae for the nominee/s, and any additional supporting documentation relevant to the nomination can also be included with the nomination form. The nomination form is available here.

Nominations should be submitted electronically to awards@ama.com.au. The closing date for receipt of nominations for each award is COB Thursday 9 May 2019.

Information on past winners is available here.

You can register for the 2019 AMA National Conference here.

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