We are extremely proud to present the finalists of the 2022 WA Rural Health Awards.
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated for the Awards and thank you for the amazing work you do to support communities across rural WA. The 2022 winners will be announced at the WA Rural Health Awards Excellence Gala Dinner on Saturday 22 October 2022 at Crown Perth, Grand Ballroom One.
GP of the Year
FINALISTS
| Dr Seema Basil Mawarnkarra Health Service, ROEBOURNE |
| Dr Peter Maguire WA Country Health Service, NARROGIN |
| Dr John Rosser-Davies Manjimup Medical Centre, MANJIMUP |
Clinical Leadership
FINALISTS
| Dr Catherine Engelke WA Country Health Service, KUNUNURRA |
| Dr Cherelle Fitzclarence WA Country Health Service, KARRATHA |
| Kate Jones Royal Flying Doctor Service, BROOME |
Rural Researcher or Educator of the Year
FINALISTS
| Professor Antonio Celenza The University of Western Australia, PERTH |
| Kathryn Fitzgerald WA Centre for Rural Health, MIDWEST |
| Dr Ivan Lin WA Centre for Rural Health, GERALDTON |
Specialist of the Year (Non-GP)
FINALISTS
| Dr Anna Robson WA Country Health Service, KIMBERLEY |
| Dr Lydia Scott WA Country Health Service, KIMBERLEY |
| Associate Professor Angus Turner Lions Outback Vision, North West Eye Hub, BROOME |
Rural Nurse/Midwife of the Year
FINALISTS
| Katy Crawford Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service |
| Howard Kay WA Country Health Service, Wheatbelt Mental Health Service |
| Marianne Testi Royal Flying Doctor Service, KIMBERLEY |
Metropolitan-based Bush Champion
FINALISTS
| Dr Lyndon Amorin-Woods Murdoch University, PERTH |
| Dr Richard Forbes WA Country Health Service, Emergency Telehealth Service, PERTH |
| Dr Jennifer Vance Royal Perth Hospital, PERTH |
Rising Star
FINALISTS
| Dr Laura Buters Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service, BROOME |
| Sheree Davies WA Country Health Service, KARRATHA |
| Alicia Rayner Alicia Rayner Physiotherapy, MIDWEST |
Rural Allied Health Professional of the Year
FINALISTS
| Fraser Adam WA Centre for Rural Health, GERALDTON |
| Jan Batchelor WA Country Health Service, KATANNING |
| Dr Esyltt Graham Chiropractic First, COLLIE |
Building Healthy Country Communities
FINALISTS
| COVID Vaccination Team Royal Flying Doctor Service, STATEWIDE |
| Diabetes Telehealth for Country WA Diabetes WA and WA Country Health Service, STATEWIDE |
| WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt Ear Health Team - Healthy Country Kids Perth Children's Hospital Perth Children's Hospital |
People's Choice
FINALISTS
| Johanna Brough Body Equip Physiotherapy, PARABURDOO |
| Dr Alex Craig Karratha Eye Care |
| Jessie Jones and Kelsie Docking (Jointly nominated) Pilbara Physiotherapy and Pilbara Occupational Therapy, KARRATHA |
WA Country Health Service Intern of the Year
FINALISTS
| Dr Alec Disley WA Country Health Service, ALBANY |
| Dr Elizabeth Tierney WA Country Health Service, BUNBURY |
WA Country Health Service Resident Medical Officer of the Year
FINALISTS
| Dr Fiona Spencer WA Country Health Service, BUNBURY |
| Dr Alice Vella WA Country Health Service, ALBANY |