What’s new?

In 2025, two distinct categories have been introduced:

  • Medal of Distinction - Clinical excellence - this award seeks to recognise an individual who has demonstrated clinical excellence in paediatric health care and/or research.
  • Medal of Distinction - Community impact - this award seeks to recognise an individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions in the broader social domains that impact a child’s health and wellbeing, such as education, community support, engagement, or advocacy.

How to nominate someone

Nominations open on 3 March 2025 and close 27 April 2025.

Answer the following questions according to the category you are nominating for.

Clinical excellence category

Please describe in 100-150 words (150 maximum) the following:

  1. How they’ve made a difference to the health and wellbeing of Queensland children and young people, throughout their life or career. (Please provide an overview, the bigger picture or summary in this answer)
  2. How they’ve contributed to paediatric health care and/or research which impacts children’s health and wellbeing. (Provide more specifics in this answer)
  3. How they’ve listened, learned and responded to the voices of children, young people, families, communities and partners in carrying out their work or contribution.
  4. How their work and achievements have impacted the outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. (This may not be relevant to all nominations. If not relevant please write n/a)
  5. The values* and qualities they’ve brought to their work in improving the lives of Queensland children and young people.

Community impact category

Please describe in 100-150 words (150 maximum) the following:

  1. How they’ve made a difference to the health and wellbeing of Queensland children and young people, throughout their life or career. (Please provide an overview, the bigger picture or summary in this answer)
  2. How they’ve demonstrated outstanding contributions in the broader social domains that impact a child’s health and wellbeing, such as education, community support, engagement, or advocacy.
  3. How they’ve listened, learned and responded to the voices of children, young people, families, communities and partners in carrying out their work or contribution.
  4. How their work and achievements have impacted the outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. (This may not be relevant to all nominations. If not relevant please write n/a)
  5. The values* and qualities they’ve brought to their work in improving the lives of Queensland children and young people.

*Children's Health Queensland values in action:

  • Respect – “We listen to others” – teamwork, listening and support.
  • Integrity – “We do the right thing” – trust, honesty and accountability.
  • Care – “We look after each other and show kindness and concern for others” – compassion, safety and excellence.
  • Imagination – “We dream big” – creativity, innovation and research.

Go to nomination form

Other information

  • Please include specific details about their contribution e.g. role(s) or area(s) in which the nominee has demonstrated a significant and sustained contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of children.
  • It is optional to include documents or other records to support the nomination (e.g., testimonials, articles or photos to help support the nominee’s service or achievement).
  • All nominations will require details of two suitable referees who can confirm the details of the nomination.
  • One nomination per person only. The number of nominations for a person will not influence their selection for the award.
  • Each nomination will undergo a thorough evaluation based on set criteria by our judging panel.
  • All winners (and their nominators) will be advised before the CHQ Excellence Awards event, estimated to take place at the end of August, 2025.
  • All nominees (and nominators) will receive correspondence post the Excellence Awards event.
  • If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, please contact : chq_hhs@health.qld.gov.au.

Who you can nominate

  • Nominees must be a Queensland resident.
  • You may nominate someone again if they haven’t received the award in previous rounds.
  • You cannot nominate yourself.

How we choose the recipient

An adjudicating panel assesses all nominations and recommends a short list of recipients to the Children’s Health Queensland Board of Directors. The Board makes the final decision based on the information provided.

Go to nomination form

Last updated: March 2025

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