2026 winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 WA Health Excellence Awards. Congratulations to all the award recipients.
Minister for Health’s Award
Dr Maureen Phillips
Senior Medical Practitioner
North Metropolitan Health Service
Director General’s Award
WA’s tobacco and vape reforms
Department of Health
Excellence in Preventive Health
WA’s tobacco and vape reforms
Department of Health
Excellence in Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Kimberley Mental Health Drug Service
WA Country Health Service, Mental Health Commission
Excellence in Person-Centred Care
WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) and WAVEDkids
Department of Health, Child and Adolescent Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, Health Support Services, North Metropolitan Health Service, South Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service
Excellence in Safety and Quality
Peel Health Campus Emergency Access Reform Project
South Metropolitan Health Service
Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing and Culture
RPH Behaviour Support Team (BeST)
East Metropolitan Health Service
Excellence in Research and Innovation
Western Australian Wastewater Surveillance Program
Department of Health, PathWest, North Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service
Excellence in Sustainability
From pilot to permanent: The Respite Centre
East Metropolitan Health Service
Excellence in Aboriginal Health
Community health Aboriginal health team
Child and Adolescent Health Service
Excellence in Rural and Remote Health Care
WACHS Trial Centre
WA Country Health Service
Excellence in Caring for Older People
Time to Think
Department of Health
Health Heroes
Trish Connery
Peri-Operative Coordinator
East Metropolitan Health Service
Last reviewed: 05-11-2026