FAQ’s
When is the awards Gala presentation?
TThe Australian Allied Health Awards Gala was hosted in Brisbane in 2018 and Melbourne in 2019. It was held virtually from 2020 to 2021 and live from Sydney in 2022, with plans for the event to take place in Darwin in 2023 and on the Gold Coast in 2024.
What do the winners get?
Glory, wide promotion & bragging rights...oh and exclusive access to an amazing leadership training designed specifically for Allied Health professionals.
A gorgeous trophy and a digital certificate!
All winners will also be interviewed and featured across social media and health publications
All winners and finalists will receive the promotional 'winner' or ‘finalist’ graphic & logo.
Can I apply for more than one award?
Absolutely you can! Apply for as many as you are eligible for!
What are the nomination guidelines?
Allied Health professionals must be eligible to enter and may be nominated by either a client, colleague or themselves.
Nomination applications must be completed via our online awards platform and include application forms, nominee and nominator details and the nominee’s CV or resume and headshot must also be attached, for promotional purposes. Nominees must consent to participate!
A minimum of 3 selection panel members independently review and score applications against the selection criteria which are weighted differently according to each category.
Five finalists in each category are determined based on points awarded.
If selection panel members are in disagreement or scores are tied, finalists’ applications will be reassessed additional panel members to determine a winner.
Winners are announced and presented at the awards ceremony. Winners will be published online and widely promoted.
Who Is ELIGIBLE for Nomination?
Allied Health professionals who are currently registered to practice through their National Association or Body
Has practiced either clinically or non-clinically 6 months in the last 12 months.
Australian resident for the Australian program or New Zealand resident for the New Zealand program
what do I need to know about the online nomination platform??
We partner with an amazing software that is designed specifically for Awards programs – Awards Force – to further support and streamline the whole process from nomination through to application review. Head to www.alliedhealthawards.awardsplatform.com to login and nominate!
do i have to pay to enter??
As we are not a large corporate entity (!) there is a small admin fee of $50 + GST per nomination entry to help to cover program costs. If you submit more than 4 nominations, they are free! So throw in nominations for your whole team!
Don’t worry - if you are only INITIATING a nomination to get the ball rolling for a mate or a colleague, there is no fee… They will need to accept the nomination and go in and complete the application themselves.
What does Allied Health Impact & INNOVATION EXCELLENCE mean?
This category is a little subjective, on purpose.
We want these awards to bring all the professions that make up our Allied Health workforce together, so we wanted to ensure that every Allied Health professional is eligible for at least one award category!
You may be working non-clinically or in research or in project management or anything really – that is a little different to the classic clinical role.
What classifies as ‘Early Career’?
For the purposes of the 2023 awards programs, we have classified your first 2 years after graduating from University, as ‘early career’. Eg you need to have only started working in your chosen field in 2021 or 2022…
I’m a provisional psychologist - can I apply?
Yes! You can’t apply for Psychologist of the Year until you can legally use that title… but you can certainly apply for other general categories such as Early Career Excellence or Educator of the Year
How is ‘Rural and Remote’ classified for the purpose of the ‘Allied Health Excellence in Rural/Remote Area Award’?
We are using the Rural and Remote Classification system called the Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ASGC) which is based on census information collected.
Are we eligible for either the ‘Adult Allied Health team Excellence Award’ or the ‘Paediatric Allied Health team Excellence Award’?
This award is designed to recognise the hard work, excellent communication and collaboration of a great team, so if you work in a great team or practice - then yes! If you actually service both groups, you could complete an entry for both categories, you will just need to complete two nomination entries. Don’t worry - there is a copy/paste function available.
What does Allied Health Team Culture award?
This category means that if you work in an awesome team – either publicly, privately or in a not-for-profit sector – you can apply for this category. This award embodies that team that works efficiently and effectively whilst having fun and supporting each other! That team where its members go ‘above and beyond’, work amazingly together to achieve great health outcomes and don’t ever want to leave…
How are the nominations assessed and by whom?
We have selected a number of industry specialists, thought leaders, public and private clinicians, National group representatives and Allied Health leaders to assess your applications. Have a look at the Selection Panel members for this year on our website.
How are the nomination applications scored?
In both the individual and team applications, panel members review each of the 5 selection criteria and score it out of between 20-50 points each, with different weighting across the different award categories. Each application is then given a score out of a total of 150 points. To ensure the process is robust, each application is assessed and scored by a minimum of 3 panel members. All applications will be assessed against the same criteria which are outlined on the online awards platform, on the website and in the terms & conditions.
What if there are potential conflicts of interest among the selection panel and the nomination applications?
All selector panel members must declare any relationship with the nominee, either professional, personal or otherwise. Event organisers will then reallocate the application to a replacement panel member for assessment and scoring against the selection criteria.
Why can panel members enter the program and become finalists??
We have a large number of panel members to enable fairness and integrity within the program. Panel members may assess an individual category such as Podiatrist of the Year but they may also wish to enter their paediatric team in the team category - this is two very separate processes and we think that is reasonable to allow them to do that. No panel members are involved in reviewing all categories - we receive hundreds and hundreds of applications every year!
If you are interested in joining the selection panel, please reach out and we’re happy to chat further
Can I attach additional documents to my nomination application?
Yes within reason! We require a current CV/resume and headshot attached to all individual applications and team logo or photo for all team applications. In addition, you may include links or other supporting documents if it adds to the application. Please don’t send 100’s of them though… Assessing all the nominations is a huge job for our panel members!! Details of accepted formats and sizes are all available on the awards platform at alliedhealthawards.awardplatform.com/
I’m too embarrassed to nominate myself, what do you recommend?
Actually it is recommended that you absolutely self-nominate! It is anonymous, only the organisers will know. It makes it SO much easier to complete the nomination as you have all the information required and your CV and headshot etc… Too often we receive inadequate nomination applications and we can only assess what we receive! You will submit a far better quality application if you complete it yourself…
How are the categories selected?
The individual professional categories are all those included under the Allied Health ‘banner’ in the relevant National body - Allied Health Professions Australia – so please check out the relevant websites for further details.
When does my nomination application have to be submitted by?
Nominations for 2024 are currently being accepted and will close on May 1st — Absolutely no exceptions! Don't wait, nominate the allied health professionals you look up to today.
Are you able to give me a clue as to if I can anticipate a winning outcome?
No, we cannot provide hints or confirm whether you are a winner before the gala night. The anticipation and excitement of the event are an essential part of the experience, and we want to maintain the spirit of recognition and fairness. All winners will be officially announced during the gala night. We encourage you to attend and show your support for all the communities participating in this national competition. Your presence will make the event even more memorable for everyone involved.
What should I wear to the event?
The dress code is formal, however we want you to feel comfortable and confident!
For men, you can opt for a classic suit and tie for a polished look, or if you prefer a more formal attire, a tuxedo is also a great choice. Women are encouraged to wear any dress they feel beautiful and comfortable in. We believe that personal style should shine at our event, so feel free to express yourself through your outfit choice.
I have purchased a virtual access ticket to the gala, when can I expect the link?
As we get closer to the event, we will be sending out the virtual access link and clear instructions as to how to enjoy the evening virtually. Don’t worry – we will have an IT team on hand should you require any assistance on the night!