FAQ's
We have put together some helpful tips & tricks when putting together your nomination. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to awards@ruralhealthwest.com.au.
Why should I nominate?
By nominating someone, you're not only honouring their contributions, but you're also helping to:
- Acknowledge extraordinary efforts in challenging and diverse environments.
- Inspire others through powerful examples of dedication and innovation.
- Share success stories that highlight the richness and resilience of rural health care.
- Give individuals and teams recognition they truly deserve.
- Promote pride and visibility across the rural health sector.
Anyone can nominate! Health professionals, colleagues, community members, patients and clients are all encouraged to get involved.
What is the nomination process?
To nominate, follow these steps:
- Review the Award Categories and Criteria.
- Select the most appropriate category for your nominee.
- Ensure you receive an endorsement to support your nomination.
- Review the tips and tricks on this page on submitting a successful nomination.
- Submit your nomination via the online submission portal.
- Your nomination (maximum 800 words) should clearly address the selection criteria and highlight the nominee.
Nominations are anonymous, and you will be contacted should we require further information.
Do you have any helpful tips and tricks?
Be clear and specific
Focus on what sets your nominee apart - avoid general statements like "they are amazing" or "everyone loves them", instead give examples of what they've done that shows why they are outstanding.
Address the criteria directly
Each award category has specific criteria. Use these as a guide and structure your nomination to respond to them. The use of headings, or highlighting which criteria point you are answering is very helpful here.
Tell a story
Describe real-life examples that show the nominee's dedication, innovation or care. Bring their work to life by explaining what they did, how they did it and why it mattered. Include evidence and statistics if they are available.
Avoid Jargon
Remember, reviewers may come from a variety of backgrounds. Write any abbreviations out in full before using the shorthand eg: Rural Health West (RHW).
Keep within the word count
The limit is 800 words.
What are the benefits?
Being selected as a finalist or winner is a prestigious honour with several benefits
Benefits to Solo Finalists
- State-wide recognition through digital, print and media coverage.
- Professional profiling on the Awards website and social media.
- Complimentary ticket to the awards ceremony for the finalist and a guest.
- Complimentary travel to the awards ceremony for the finalist and a guest.
- Complimentary accommodation, including breakfast for two the night of the awards ceremony for the finalist and a guest.
- A commemorative trophy and certificate for winners
- A commemorative paperweight and certificate for finalists.
Benefits to Team Finalists
- State-wide recognition through digital, print and media coverage.
- Professional profiling on the Awards website and social media.
- Team receives five complimentary tickets to the awards ceremony.
- Team receives complimentary travel to the awards ceremony for up to five team members.
- Team receives complimentary accommodation, including breakfast for the night of the awards ceremony for up to five team members.
- A commemorative trophy and certificate for winners.
- A commemorative paperweight and certificate for finalists.
I need additional support
We are committed to making the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards accessible to all. If you need assistance with the nomination process for whatever reason, we're here to help!
We can assist with:
- Clarifying the process
- Formatting support
- Alternative submission methods (where necessary)
- Review and provide feedback to nominations before submission
Contact us
08 6389 4500
Can I nominate myself?
No, please have a manager, colleague or patient nominate you
Can I nominate someone without them knowing?
Certainly! However, if they do become a finalist, we may reach out to include you in the video biography presented at the ceremony.
Who can nominate?
Health workers, colleagues, patients, clients or community members
Can I nominate someone in more than one category?
Certainly! Please do not copy and paste the nomination, as each category has it's own selection criteria.
Can I submit a video nomination?
At this stage we are only accepting written submissions. If you need support with your nomination, please contact us.