The HSRAANZ Awards and Prizes Program recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to health services and policy research in Australia and New Zealand.

Our awards are designed to celebrate excellence in research, engage both new and existing stakeholders, and promote diversity and inclusion across the sector.

In line with our mission and core principles, we invite and encourage diverse nominations across a range of dimensions—including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, geography, disability, discipline, and employer type.

The 2025 HSRAANZ Awards will be presented at HSRAANZ’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Further details will be circulated soon.

This year, HSRAANZ has introduced two new awards:

  • NEW - Best Methods Paper of the Year. This year we are looking for nominations for the best paper that advances methods in health services and policy research.
  • NEW - Mentor Award. This year we are recognising mentors in the HSRAANZ Mentoring Program who have shown exceptional dedication, leadership, and support in advancing their mentees' professional growth.

See below for the full list of awards and links to details and the application process.

If you have any questions about the awards or the application process, please contact the HSRAANZ Admin Team via admin@hsraanz.org.

The closing date for nominations for all awards is 11:59pm on Friday, 17 October 2025.

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Health Services and Policy Research Papers of the Year (Overall, ECR, PhD)

These awards recognise the best scientific works in the field of health services and policy research.

Best Implementation Science Paper of the Year

This award recognises the best scientific work in the discipline of Implementation Science.

Best Methods Paper of the Year (NEW)

This award recognises a paper that advances methods in health services and policy research.

Health Services and Policy Research Impact Award

This award aims to recognise health services and policy research that has made a significant impact through its translation into health policy, management, or clinical practice.

First Nations Award

This award aims to recognise First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, and Māori, tangata whenua of Aotearoa-New Zealand) researchers or First Nations-led projects whose work contributes to improving health inequities for First Nations people through engaging principles of social justice, self-determination and empowerment.

Mentor Award (NEW)

This award is to recognise HSRAANZ Mentoring Program mentors who have gone above and beyond in supporting mentees’ professional growth, inspiring excellence, demonstrating leadership, challenging career progression, and dedicating exceptional time and energy to the mentoring relationship.

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