Overview
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) has a national and international reputation for excellence thanks to a community of highly committed staff. Each year we celebrate the work of our staff through the MDHS Staff Excellence Awards.
In 2025, nominations for awards will be open under three themes: Global, Place and Community; Discovery; and Education in alignment with the Faculty’s strategic plan Advancing Health 2030. Successful nominations will furthermore reflect the Faculty values of Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Integrity, and Collaboration and Teamwork (see Faculty Values). Nominations may be made by peers, colleagues or managers.
The 2025 award winners have now been announced.
All 2025 MDHS Staff Excellence Awards are valued at $5,000 each and will be presented and announced at the end of year staff celebration in December.
The application process has been simplified to make it easier to nominate.
Nominations are welcome from staff in continuing, contract, sessional or honorary* roles. Nominees should have been working at the University for at least two years. Some awards are specific to either academic or professional staff; where this is the case, this is specified in the award descriptions. Team nominations are encouraged, including from interdisciplinary teams across multiple schools and departments. Students can also be part of teams. Please note that self-nomination is no longer permitted.
*Award prizes are for professional development and will be managed as a reimbursement of costs for honorary staff, to reduce any tax liability for the individual.