Finalists announced for North Metropolitan Health Services 2026 GEM Awards

Congratulation to this year’s finalists of the North Metropolitan Health Service Go the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards.

The annual awards recognise the outstanding work being done throughout our health service and recognise our ongoing commitment to delivering the best outcomes and highest levels of care for our patients and community.

There are 13 awards and every one of this year’s nominations was of a high quality giving our panel of judges a difficult task in choosing the finalists.

Congratulations to those who received a nomination, which is a great reflection of the high-quality services being provided across our organisation.

Improving the Consumer Experience

• Anouska Feszczur - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• Sunflower Working Group - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• Anthony Hoy - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Making NMHS the best place to work

• Ward C17 - Geriatric Evaluation Management Ward Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• Ward C14 - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• Jonothon (Jon) Dennis - North Metropolitan Health Service

Green Champion of the Year

• Layne O'Reilly - North Metropolitan Health Service
• Anne Barnshaw - Women and Newborn Health Service
• Aleksandra Zivanovic - Osborne Park Hospital

Volunteer of the Year

• Pat Italiano and Concierge Team - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• Osborne Park Hospital Sewing Group
• Bronwyn Carter - Osborne Park Hospital

NMHS Chief Executive Award

• Complex Care Team - Women and Newborn Health Service
• Nic Tsokos - Women and Newborn Health Service
• Denise Glennon - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Promoting Diversity

• Public Health Team at Anita Clayton Centre - North Metropolitan Health Service
• Melanie Sonsee - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• Sharon Barlow - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Excellence in Health Support Care

• Alicia Schmidt - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• Rekisha Eades - Women and Newborn Health Service
• Social Work Department - Women and Newborn Health Service

Driving Innovation

• Allied Health System Business User Group - North Metropolitan Health Service
• Kari Lei - North Metropolitan Health Service
• Piyush Grover and Michaela Lucas - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Rising Star (under 30 years)

• Claudia Salas - Women and Newborn Health Service
• Jasmin Burgess - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• Rachael Mumme - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Strengthening Partnerships

• KEMH Pharmacy - Women and Newborn Health Service
• Syphilis Response Team - North Metropolitan Health Service
• Residential Care Line Team - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Outstanding Leader Award

• Valda Duffield - Women and Newborn Health Service
• Sarah Smith - Mental Health Service
• Krista Coward - North Metropolitan Health Service

Researcher of the Year

• Jennifer Leverington - Women and Newborn Health Service
• Kelli MacMillan - Women and Newborn Health Service
• Angus Jeffrey - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Excellence in Clinical Care

• Kellie Dedman - Women and Newborn Health Service
• NDIS Coordination Team - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• Katriona Russell - Osborne Park Hospital

Winners will be announced at the 2026 GEM Awards annual event on 29 October.