Medal of Distinction - Clinical excellence
This award seeks to recognise an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to clinical excellence in paediatric health care and/or research.
- 100 word synopsis about the nominee and their work [Summarise how the nominee has made a transformative difference to the health and wellbeing of Queensland children and young people, throughout their life or career? How have they demonstrated the Children’s Health Queensland values of respect, integrity, care and imagination*?]
- Service, improvements and/or innovations that have made a significant and sustained difference to the health and wellbeing of children and young people. (150 word limit)
[Describe and provide evidence of how the nominee’s contribution to paediatric healthcare and/or research has improved the safety and quality of care.] - Partnered with children, young and families to deliver the best person-centred care and outcomes. (150 word limit)
[Describe and provide evidence of how the nominee has actively listened, learned and responded to the voices of children, young people, families, and/or communities to improve care and outcomes] - Commitment to health equity and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people (150 word limit)
[Describe and provide evidence of how the nominee’s work and achievements have improved healthcare and/or outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people? Note: This criterion may not be relevant to all nominations. If not, please write n/a] - Sharing and transfer of clinical knowledge and expertise to benefit future generations (150 word limit)
[Describe and provide evidence of how the nominee has shared their knowledge, expertise to extend and sustain the impact of their work] - Further information or comment to support the nominee’s suitability for this award.
Note: up to 5 documents can be attached to support the nomination.
Medal of Distinction - Community impact
This award seeks to recognise an individual who has demonstrated outstanding contribution(s) in the broader social domains that impact a child’s health and wellbeing, such as education, social services, sports and recreation, and community service.
- 100-word synopsis about the nominee and their work [Summarise how the nominee has made a transformative difference to the lives of Queensland children and young people, throughout their life or career? How have they demonstrated the Children’s Health Queensland values of respect, integrity, care and imagination*?]
- Contribution or service that has had a significant and sustained impact on child health, wellbeing and outcomes. (150 word limit)
[Describe and provide evidence of how the nominee’s contributions within the broader social domains (education, social services, community service, etc) has improved child and youth health and/or wellbeing] - Advocacy for the health and wellbeing of children and young people (150 word limit)
[Describe and provide evidence of how the nominee has successfully and consistently advocated for change, improvements or awareness to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people] - Partnered with children, young and families to improve wellbeing and outcomes. (150 word limit)
[Describe and provide evidence of how the nominee has actively listened, learned and responded to the voices of children, young people, families, communities and partners to make a significant difference] - Commitment to equity and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people (150 word limit)
[Describe and provide evidence of how the nominee’s work and achievements have improved the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people? (Note: This criteria may not be relevant to all nominations. If not, please write n/a] - Further information or comment to support the nominee’s suitability for this award.
Note: up to 5 documents can be attached to support the nomination.
* CHQ values in action:
- Respect – “We listen to others” – teamwork, listening and support.
- Integrity – “We do the right thing” – trust, honesty and accountability.
- Care – “We look after each other and show kindness and concern for others” –compassion, safety and excellence.
- Imagination – “We dream big” – creativity, innovation and research.