Annual Excellence Awards

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Annual Excellence Awards recognise staff and volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding service and achievement across our health service.

With 13 categories, the awards celebrate CAHS team members who go above and beyond in providing excellent service and supporting the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families across Western Australia.

Nominations for the 2026 CAHS Annual Excellence Awards are now open. See right for nomination details.

2026 CAHS Annual Excellence Awards key dates

• 16 February Nominations open
• 27 March Nominations close, 5pm
• 4 September Winners announced

Award categories

Researcher of the Year Award - Showcasing an individual who is conducting world-class research that significantly enhances child and adolescent health outcomes both locally and internationally, while actively fostering a strong research culture at CAHS.

Improvement and Innovation Award - Highlighting a team or individual who demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement and has successfully implemented a significant improvement initiative or innovation that has delivered measurable impact at CAHS.

Leading the Way in Sustainability Award - Commending an individual or a team who has led and promoted environmental, financial or program/service sustainability and delivered a measurable, positive impact for CAHS.

Safety and Quality Champion Award - Acknowledging an individual or team that champions a high standard of safety and quality in everything they do, ensuring every child and young person at CAHS receives the best care possible.

Volunteer of the Year Award - Celebrating a volunteer who demonstrates exceptional commitment to CAHS purpose, vision and values and who makes a considerable impact to the experience of consumers and their families.

Culture and Inclusion Award - Recognising an individual who has made a significant positive impact on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where people feel safe, included, respected and valued at CAHS.

Values in Action Award - Highlighting an individual who consistently demonstrates values-based behaviour in everything they do at CAHS and who leads and inspires others to do the same.
Aboriginal Health Advancement Award - Acknowledging an individual or team making a substantial contribution to improving healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people across WA.

Excellence in Acute Care Award - Celebrating an individual or team that delivers excellent person-centred clinical care in an acute setting at CAHS.

Excellence in Community Care Award - Recognising an individual or team that deliver excellent person-centred clinical care in a local community or home setting at CAHS.

Consumer Experience Award - Celebrating an individual nominated by our consumers for delivering outstanding service and person-centred, contemporary care at CAHS.

Rising Star Award - Spotlighting an individual who has consistently demonstrated excellence in their current role, shows significant future potential and embraces a growth mindset to continuously improve and enhance their contribution at CAHS.

Chief Executive Award - Honouring an outstanding individual who has made a significant contribution to consumer care, operational performance and/or staff experience and who inspires others, while leaving a legacy at CAHS.