- More than 40 finalists across 11 categories announced for WA Health Excellence Awards
- Finalists celebrate health professionals right across Western Australia
- Winners to be announced at the 2025 awards ceremony in November
From a dietician supporting regional eating disorder patients, to an orderly bringing kindness to dialysis patients, and researchers transforming maternal-foetal medicine, Western Australia's brightest health stars have been revealed.
The finalists have been announced for the 2025 WA Health Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding health professionals and teams delivering safe, innovative, and high-quality care for Western Australians.
More than 40 finalists have been named across 11 categories, including four vying the 7News Health Heroes award, nominated by community members.
Health Hero finalist, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital's nurse practitioner Sue Morey has been described by her cystic fibrosis patients as a 'second mother' and 'the backbone of the respiratory department'.
Albany Health Campus senior dietitian, Alison Johnson, is also a Health Hero finalist for transforming the lives of young people recovering from eating disorders with her compassionate, person-centred care.
See the full list of finalists on the WA Health website . Winners will be announced at the 2025 WA Health Excellence Awards ceremony on Tuesday, 25 November.
As stated by Health and Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat:
"These awards celebrate the health workers who go above and beyond to care for Western Australians.
"From world-leading specialists to the frontline nurses, orderlies and allied health staff, our finalists show the breadth of commitment across our health system.
"These finalists are a testament to the teamwork, compassion and professionalism that define WA Health, and I congratulate every finalist recognised this year."
