Awards

The Oceania Academy is pleased to offer a series of awards to honour our outstanding members and contributors to society.

Nominations for the Oceania Academy Awards are NOW OPEN! Nominations will close on the 27th of October 2025.

Award CategoriesThis award is forAssociated Prize Money
Advocacy Achievement AwardMaking a significant contribution to advocating for people with lived experience of disability$500
Mentorship AwardA person who mentors others to improve services and care, promote professionalism and support ongoing education and research$500
Person with a Lived Experience Award – Outstanding ContributionA person with cerebral palsy or developmental disability who promotes the health and wellbeing of others$1000
Local Hero AwardA person with cerebral palsy or developmental disability, aged from 12 years, who resides in Tasmania.$500
Transformative Practice AwardA clinician of any discipline who encourages evidence-based practice and translates research into practice$500


How to nominate someone? 

Submit a letter (Max 400 words) to awards@oceaniaacademy.org outlining:

  • Which award it is that you are nominating for
  • Name of nominee
  • Nominee’s email and contact number
  • How long, and in what capacity have you known the nominee
  • Nominee’s contribution
  • Your name, email and contact number

Any questions? awards@oceaniaacademy.org


Conference Awards

Each conference year, the Academy recognises scientific excellence and professional and community contributions with the following awards presented at each Oceania Academy conference. Click on each Award for further information relating to criteria and eligibility

Previous Conference Award and Scholarship recipients

Previous Non-Conference Award recipients

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