Nominees will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Exceptional Contribution: Demonstrated outstanding impact on healthcare, the profession, or community wellbeing in Western Australia.

Leadership: Shown initiative, influence, or innovation in driving positive change within healthcare or community settings.

Advocacy: Actively championed causes, policies, or initiatives that support better healthcare access, equity, or outcomes.

Commitment: Consistent and dedicated service to improving the lives of others through health-related work or community engagement.

Impact: Evidence of lasting, meaningful outcomes resulting from the nominee’s efforts, recognised by peers or the public.

• Nominees do not have to be a medical practitioner or member of 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.