Previous award recipients – 2022
Local Hero Award
Acknowledges contribution to the local community
This will be a person with cerebral palsy or developmental disability, aged from 12 years, who residing in the area of the confernce.
2022 Award Winner: Noah Callan
Transformative Practice
Recognises contribution to translating research into practice
Criteria: This person will be a clinician of any discipline who encourages evidence-based practice and translates research into practice
2022 Award Winner: Noula Gibson
Person with Lived Experience – Outstanding Contribution
Recognises contribution to knowledge, health or wellbeing of others with disability
Criteria: This will be a person with cerebral palsy or developmental disability who promotes the health and wellbeing of others
2022 Award Winner: Robyne Burridge
Advocacy Achievement Award
Acknowledges advocacy efforts
Criteria: This person will have made significant contributions to advocating for people with a lived experience of disability
2022 Award Winner: Anne McKenzie
Mentorship Award
Acknowledges mentoring leadership.
Criteria: This person will have had an impact on mentoring to improve services and care, promote professionalism and support ongoing education and research
2022 Award Winner: Sarah McIntyre