
Association of Queensland Nursing and Midwifery Leaders
AQNML Awards
The AQNML Awards purpose is to recognise the Outstanding Contribution of Nursing and Midwifery Leaders in Queensland. The Awards are presented at the AQNML Annual Conference. Winners of the Awards are entered into the
AQNML Awards Hall of Fame.
Platinum - Awards Sponsor

2020 Awards
THE COLLEEN RASMUSSEN EMERGING NURSING / MIDWIFERY LEADER AWARD
Ann-Louise Adams - Winner
Gatton Health Service, West Moreton Hospital & Health Service
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Nikia Goldsmith - Nominee
Assistant Director of Nursing – ICT Projects, Office of the Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer
Clinical Excellence Queensland, Queensland Health
Vicky Grams - Nominee
Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant and Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Proserpine Hospital, Whitsunday Health Service
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AQNML OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN NURSING / MIDWIFERY AWARD
Veronica Casey AM - Winner
Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery Services Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health
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Julie Minogue - Nominee
Director of Nursing & Facility Manager, Bowen Hospital and Community Health, Whitsunday Health Service
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Dr Jamie Ranse - Nominee
Senior Research, Fellow Griffith University
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THE COLLEEN RASMUSSEN EMERGING
NURSING / MIDWIFERY LEADER AWARD
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The Colleen Rasmussen Emerging Nursing/Midwifery Leader Award honours and recognises an Emerging Nursing/Midwifery Leader from within the profession.
This Award acknowledges the commitment of an individual to nursing or midwifery leadership through a research project, innovative program, introduction of change management, or a significant contribution to new or existing nursing or midwifery leadership knowledge.
The Award will be presented to an individual who has been nominated by their peers as the Emerging Nursing/Midwifery Leader for the preceding year.
The prize will include a $1,000 Scholarship and a one (1) year membership to AQNML (or additional year if already a member).
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The Award will be judged on merit by the AQNML Executive Committee.
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Award nominations Closed Friday 23 October 2020.
AQNML OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN NURSING / MIDWIFERY AWARD
The AQNML Outstanding Achievement in Nursing or Midwifery Award honours and recognises an Outstanding Achievement
made by a Nursing/Midwifery Leader from within the profession.
This Award acknowledges the significant commitment of an
individual to Nursing/Midwifery leadership through a research
project, innovative program, introduction of change management, or a significant contribution to nursing and midwifery leadership.
The Award will be presented to an individual who has been nominated by their peers for the Outstanding Achievement in Nursing/Midwifery Award for the preceding year.
One (1) individual will also receive a one (1) year membership to
AQNML and recognition as an Outstanding Nursing/Midwifery
Leader within Queensland.
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Award nominations Closed Friday 23 October 2020.