Celebrating our people, leadership and impact
NATSIEHC27 Awards
Nominations OpenThe NATSIEHC Awards recognise the people and organisations whose leadership, commitment and actions are creating lasting change in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health. Nominations are now open.
In 2027, we want to hear about the people doing deadly work across our communities and sector — including those whose contribution may not always receive the recognition it deserves.
Award categories
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognises an individual whose career has been defined by long-term, sustained leadership and impact in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health.
Outstanding Leadership Award
Celebrates exceptional leadership that has strengthened systems, inspired collaboration and advanced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health outcomes.
Emerging Leadership Award
Recognises a rising leader who is making a meaningful contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health and shows strong potential for future leadership.
Exceptional Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health (ACCHO) Award
Recognises an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that has demonstrated excellence in improving eye health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Exemplary Allyship Award
Recognises a non-Indigenous organisation, program or individual that has demonstrated genuine, sustained and respectful allyship in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health.
Young and Deadly Award
Celebrates a young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is making a positive contribution to eye health, advocacy or community wellbeing.
Awards are presented at the NATSIEHC27 Gala Dinner and Awards Night — Tuesday 18 May 2027, Adelaide Oval.
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NATSIEHC Awards Night
The Gala Dinner and Awards Night is a night of celebration, connection, great food and dancing, bringing the conference community together to recognise outstanding contributions to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health.
A glimpse of the night
This video shows highlights from the NATSIEHC26 Gala Dinner and Awards Night in Naarm (Melbourne). It gives a feel for the evening that awaits at NATSIEHC27 in Adelaide.
Awards are presented at the Gala Dinner on Tuesday 18 May 2027, Adelaide Oval.
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