HESTA calls out for nominations for the national Excellence Awards
NDP Superannuation partner HESTA has today opened nominations for the 2022 HESTA Excellence Awards to celebrate exceptional professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services in Australia.
With a $60,000 prize pool on offer, the national Awards celebrate professionals from the four sectors who are going above and beyond the everyday high-quality care they provide to achieve outstanding health outcomes for Australians.
HESTA CEO Debby Blakey said coming out of the pandemic and adapting to a ‘new normal’ has demonstrated the critical importance of these professionals to protecting and supporting our communities and our economic recovery.
“Our world has changed so much these past few years and through it all, these amazing professionals adapted and innovated to continue supporting our communities, our families and our nation to keep us safe and healthy,” Ms Blakey said.
“Each year we’re privileged to find and recognise incredible people and organisations for their exceptional work. I’m very proud of the platform HESTA and these Awards provides to help share their stories and draw attention to the extensive impact these individuals have had on so many lives.”
Anyone working in the four sectors – allied health, disability services, aged care or community services – and who are involved in the delivery of exceptional care or service can nominate or be nominated.
Nominations are open for both the Outstanding Organisation and Team Excellence categories. Independent judging panels comprising industry experts will select finalists and choose a winner from each sector and for each category. Nominations will close at midnight on Sunday 14 August 2022.
The eight winners will each take home $7500, donated by Australian bank and longstanding Awards supporter ME, to be put towards professional development or development of their chosen initiative.
ME CEO Martine Jager praised professionals in caring industries for their work and dedication.
“We’re extremely lucky to have such wonderful people in our community who care for those experiencing disadvantage and hardship,” Ms Jager said.
“These Awards recognise the resilience and commitment of these unsung heroes and we applaud each one of this year’s nominees.”
Finalists will be announced on 25 October 2022 and the winners revealed at the Awards ceremony in Melbourne on 24 November 2022.
For more information or to submit a nomination, visit hestaawards.com.au
