The recipient will be chosen based on the following criteria: 

Advocacy Impact: The nominee must have demonstrated a significant and measurable impact in advocating for the rights, well–being, and professional development of doctors and the wider medical workforce. Their efforts should have resulted in tangible enhancements in working conditions, career opportunities, and overall satisfaction within the profession. 

Leadership and Collaboration: The nominee should demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities and a collaborative approach to advocacy, working effectively with stakeholders, organisations, and policymakers to drive positive change. Their ability to inspire and mobilise others towards a common goal is crucial. 

Innovation and Initiative: The nominee should have implemented innovative strategies or initiatives to address pressing issues facing doctors and the medical workforce. This could involve developing new programs, advocating for policy changes, or utilising technology to enhance support and resources for colleagues. 

Ethical and Professional Conduct: The nominee must uphold the highest standards of ethical behaviour and professionalism in their advocacy efforts, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and respect for diversity and inclusion. Their actions should reflect a commitment to fairness, equity, and the well–being of all members of the medical community. 

Enduring Impact: The nominee’s advocacy efforts should have a lasting and sustainable impact on the medical profession, leaving a legacy of positive change that extends beyond their immediate contributions. Their work should inspire ongoing dialogue, collaboration, and progress towards a healthier, more supportive environment for doctors and the wider medical workforce.

• Finalists must be a member of the AMA (WA).
• Nominations close 5.30pm Monday 30 June 2025.
• Winner will be announced on Saturday 1 November at MEDBALL25.
• All nomination information and material remains the property of the AMA (WA) Award Panel.
• All nomination information and material can be utilised by the AMA (WA) to publicly recognise the award recipient and award finalists.
• Information about the award finalists and winner may be published in the AMA (WA) bimonthly journal Medicus and/or Med e-Link and social media.
• The decision of the selection panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Nominations are to be submitted online through the Nomination Portal.

Below is a step-by-step guide to help you submit a nomination. You can also access a PDF ‘How-to Guide’ that includes the same steps with screenshots to make the process even easier to follow.

1. Navigate to the Nomination Portal.
2. Click ‘Create New Account’.
3. Enter your details which you will use to login to the Nomination Portal.
4. Click on the ‘Nominator Information’ tab to create your profile.
5. Click ‘Create Contact’.
6. Enter your contact details. Once you click ‘Submit’ you will automatically be taken back to the portal.
7. You will now see additional tabs on your home screen. Click into ‘Nomination’ to begin submitting your nomination. Click ‘Continue’ to proceed to the next step.
8. Select your relationship to the nominee.
9. Enter your nomination statement. You have the option to upload additional documents if required.
10. Enter the Nominee contact details.
11. Review your nomination. If you are happy, click ‘Continue’. If you wish to make edits to any section, you can click into the relevant section along the left-hand side.
12. Agree to the terms and conditions before submitting your nomination.

Congratulations! You’ve submitted your first nomination. You can log in to the portal at any time to view the nominations you’ve submitted or to continue working on a draft.

You’re welcome to submit multiple nominations.

If you have any queries or would like assistance with your nomination, please email waevents@amawa.com.au.