Only a few days remain to nominate someone making a difference in rural and remote healthcare, with nominations for the 2024 ACRRM Excellence Awards closing this Friday, 7 June. 

The ACRRM Excellence Awards recognise the Rural Generalists, educators, researchers, and practice managers who go above and beyond to deliver life-changing care in rural, remote and First Nations communities. 

ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says the awards are an opportunity to publicly honour the professionals working to deliver high quality healthcare where it’s needed most. 

“There’s still time to nominate someone who inspires you — whether that’s a colleague, mentor, or community leader,” Dr Martin says. 

“These awards are about shining a light on those who don’t seek recognition but absolutely deserve it; the people who work consistently, and with extraordinary commitment to the communities they serve. 

“There’s no better way to say thank you than by sharing their story and nominating them.” 

There are 44 awards across state and national categories, including: 

State-based awards 

• Medical Student of the Year 

• Registrar of the Year 

• Rural Generalist of the Year 

• Medical Educator of the Year 

• Outstanding Contribution to Practice Management 

National awards 

• Outstanding Contribution to First Nations Healthcare 

• Cultural Mentor Award 

• Rural Health Research Award 

• Honorary Life Fellowship 

• Honorary Fellowship 

• Honorary Membership 

• Distinguished Service Award 

• ACRRM and RDAA Peter Graham ‘Cohuna’ Award 

Nominations close this Friday 7 June. State-based winners will be announced in early July, and national award winners will be celebrated at the Rural Medicine Australia (RMA) Conference in Boorloo (Perth), 22–25 October. 

To learn more or submit a nomination, visit the ACRRM website.