ACHS Medal 2026: Honouring Excellence in Quality and Safety Leadership
Recognise the individuals driving lasting improvements in quality and safety - submit your nomination today.
The ACHS Medal represents the highest honour awarded by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). Now in its 42nd year, it shines a spotlight on those whose leadership, commitment, and influence have helped shape safer, higher-quality care across the health system. These are individuals whose work has contributed to lasting improvements
The ACHS Medal highlights achievement across several key areas, including:
- Distinguished leadership in quality practice and improvement
- Outstanding contribution to research in quality and safety of health systems
- Sustained commitment to continuous quality improvement in healthcare delivery
- Promotion of quality and safety across the healthcare sector
Nominations now open
Nominations for the ACHS Medal 2026 are now open.
This is an opportunity to recognise individuals whose work has made a lasting impact on healthcare quality and safety in Australia. Whether through leadership, research, education, or sustained improvement practice, the Medal celebrates those who have helped move healthcare forward.
If there is someone whose contribution has shaped better care, strengthened systems, or influenced practice at scale, now is the time to acknowledge it. Visit our website to learn more.
Nominations close on Friday 4 September 2026.
*This award recognises major achievements to quality and safety in Australia. For more information about international recognitions, please visit the ACHS International website.
