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The WHA Team Medal of Distinction recognises exceptional teamwork and collaboration that has made a significant contribution to improving the care, health and wellbeing of women, newborns and their families.

2026 Team Medal of Distinction Award

The medal may be awarded to teams from WHA member and non-member organisations. Please provide clear examples of the team’s initiatives, innovations and achievements against each of the selection criteria below. Where possible, include evidence that demonstrates the team’s contribution and impact.

Nominee Details

The name of the team being recognised through this nomination. This will be used in award materials and announcements if the nomination is successful.
Primary Contact Person(Required)
Name of the team member who should be contacted regarding this nomination.
Email address of the nominated team member who will act as the primary contact for this nomination.
Current role or position of the nominated team member who will act as the primary contact.
Please provide the name of the organisation, hospital, health service or workplace where the nominated team is based.
In no more than 70 words, summarise how the nominated team has demonstrated outstanding teamwork, collaboration, innovation or impact in improving the care, health and wellbeing of women, newborns and their families.

Description and Evidence (Maximum 150 words per criterion)

Please ensure each section is completed, as nominations will be assessed against all selection criteria. Provide clear examples and supporting evidence wherever possible to help the judging panel understand the team’s contribution, achievements and impact on the care, health and wellbeing of women, newborns and their families.
Describe how the team has improved the experiences, care, health or wellbeing of women and/or newborns through innovation or service improvement. Include clear examples and, where possible, evidence of impact or outcomes.
Describe how the team has meaningfully partnered with women, families and/or communities to improve healthcare services or experiences. Include examples of how consumer perspectives, lived experience or community needs informed the team’s work.
Describe how the team has demonstrated leadership or advocacy and shared its knowledge, innovation or learnings with others. Include examples of broader influence or impact beyond the team’s immediate service.

Name of Nominator

Full Name and Contact Details of Person Nominating(Required)
Current role or position of the person submitting this nomination.
Please provide the name of your organisation, hospital, health service or workplace.
Please provide your preferred email address.
Please provide the best contact number should WHA require any further information regarding this nomination.
Confirmation(Required)