AMA Public Health Awards 2020

The AMA is seeking nominations of people or groups who have made an extraordinary contribution to health care and public health.

Recipients will be presented with the award at a date to be confirmed later in the year. The AMA may contribute to travel costs for recipients to attend the presentation.

In the year following the presentation of the awards, recipients will have the opportunity to participate in interviews with interested media, and engage in AMA supported activities promoting their work in their field of expertise.

All rewards are presented, pending a sufficient quantity and/or quality of nominations being received in each category.

A full description of the criteria for nominations, and information on how to nominate is available on the AMA website.

Nominations must be made by completing the Nomination Form, which must include a personal statement by the nominator describing the merit of the nominee in relation to the criteria for the relevant award. A Curriculum Vitae for the nominee/s, and any additional supporting documentation relevant to the nomination can also be included with the nomination form. Please read the criteria for each award thoroughly, and ensure that your nomination clearly states which category you are putting the nominee forward for.

Nominations should be submitted electronically to awards@ama.com.au. Nominations are now open. The closing date for receipt of nominations for each award is COB Thursday 24th September 2020.