Metro South Health Staff Awards

Nominations now open

Nominations are now open for this year’s awards.

The awards are an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of colleagues, highlight excellence across our organisation, and ensure outstanding work receives the recognition it deserves.

2026 award categories

Values Award

This award honours an individual or team who consistently embodies our Metro South Health values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, engagement and excellence.

People Focus Award

This award recognises an individual or team who puts people at the heart of everything they do.

Excellence in Research Award

This award recognises an individual or team who has demonstrated outstanding contribution to research that advances knowledge, improves patient care and delivers meaningful outcomes for our community.

Excellence in Leadership Award

This award celebrates an individual who inspires and guides others through their exceptional leadership and makes a significant positive impact within Metro South Health.

Innovation for Impact Award

This award acknowledges an individual or team who has demonstrated industry leadership and innovation that drives positive change for our health service and the broader health system.

Better Together Award

This award acknowledges the commitment of an individual or team to collaborating with others to achieve better outcomes for patients and the community.

Partnering with Consumers Award

This award acknowledges an individual or team who actively partners with consumers, patients and their families in healthcare decision-making and service improvement.

Health Equity Award

This award recognises an individual or team for their contributions to improving the equity of healthcare access, outcomes and opportunities within Metro South Health.

Volunteer Award

This award celebrates a volunteer for their dedication, commitment and invaluable contributions to Metro South Health.