Victorian Public Healthcare Awards

The Victorian Public Healthcare Awards return for 2026

The Victorian Public Healthcare Awards are an opportunity for Victoria to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of our healthcare workers, public health services and health volunteers. We're excited to celebrate these outstanding contributions in 2026.

We encourage all organisations and individuals delivering public health services and programs to share their stories of innovation, excellence, and achievement with us by entering the awards.

Could you be a winner in 2026? Find out about our 2025 winners and finalists.

Key dates

  • Entries open

    7 April 2026

  • Entries close

    22 May 2026

  • Screening period

    May-June 2026

  • Judging period

    June-July 2026

  • Finalists announced

    September 2026

  • Awards Gala Night

    October 2026

    Winners will be announced at the 20th Victorian Public Healthcare Awards Gala Night in October 2026. Date to be announced later this year.

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