14 August 2026
Darwin

Congratulations to our winners!

⭐ Carpentaria’s Allied Health Practitioner of the Year: Anna Stybowski – Podiatrist, Danila Dilba Health Service

⭐ AMSANT’s Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Worker of the Year: Ashton Guyula – Public Health Community Worker, Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation

⭐ ACRRM’s General Practitioner of the Year: Dr Mark Myerscough – General Practitioner, Danila Dilba Health Service

⭐ NT Health’s Nurse/Midwife of the Year: Moana Kerr – Remote Area Nurse, Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

⭐ Area9’s Primary Healthcare Service of the Year: Danila Dilba Health Service

⭐ Northpharm’s Primary Healthcare Team of the Year: Manayingkarirra Primary Health Skin Week Team, Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

⭐ CDU’s Rising Star of the Year: Katrina Villaflores – Training & Development Coordinator, Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

⭐ Public Guardian and Trustee’s Support Person of the Year: Kaye Panuve – Business Support Manager, Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation

Recognising excellence in healthcare

The Health Professional of the Year Awards celebrate the dedication, innovation and impact of primary healthcare teams and individuals across the Northern Territory who go above and beyond to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Join us for this inspiring event as we come together with colleagues from across the sector and acknowledge the often unseen work of our outstanding primary healthcare professionals.

 

Health Professional of the Year Awards 2026 Finalists

Congratulations to all of our finalists! We wish you the very best of luck and look forward to celebrating your achievements at the awards.

Carpentaria's Allied Health Professional of the Year

  • Anna Stybowski
  • Grace Dwyer
  • Brianna Henderson (special mention)

AMSANT's Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Worker of the Year

  • Ashton Guyula
  • Luke Ellis

ACRRM's General Practitioner of the Year

  • Kate Lloyd
  • Mark Myerscough

NT Health's Nurse/Midwife of the Year

  • Laura Hinds
  • Moana Kerr
  • Sarha Mitchell (special mention)

Area9's Primary Healthcare Service of the Year

  • Danila Dilba Health Service
  • Palmerston GP Super Clinic, FCD Health Limited

Northpharm's Primary Healthcare Team of the Year

  • KWHB Health Coaching Team – Katherine West Health Board
  • Manayingkarirra Primary Health Skin Week team – Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

CDU's Rising Star of the Year

  • Alex Tyler
  • Katrina Villaflores

Public Guardian and Trustee’s Support Person of the Year

  • Kaye Panuve
  • Shane Russell

Health Professional of the Year Awards 2026 Nominees

  • Ashton Guyula
  • Djapana 'Gavin' Wunungmurra
  • Linda Pupangamirri
  • Lorraine Gilbert
  • Luke Ellis
  • Marisa Smiler-Cairns
  • Shanaya Swan-Castine
  • Michael Massingham
  • Alethe Trengove
  • Anna Pritchard
  • Anna Stybowski
  • Brianna Henderson
  • Caitlin White
  • Cheryl Sanderson
  • Colleen Niland
  • Damon Sala
  • Donny Teoh
  • Enad 'Nano' Samain
  • Grace Dwyer
  • Hazel Hoult
  • Hillary Grubb
  • Kathryn Stoll
  • Kirstin Janes
  • Lee Corey
  • Michael Lawler
  • Megan Gallagher
  • Monpree Lim
  • Nicholle Cooke-Hayes
  • Rachel Cazzulino
  • Sallyanne Bauert
  • Shepherd Njovo
  • Tony Corcoran
  • Tracy Lilley
  • Trish Narula
  • Alice Patterson-Roberts
  • Cathy Dugdale
  • Katrina 'Kate' Lloyd
  • Koen De Decker
  • Lone Anderson
  • Lynn Yaung
  • Mark Myerscough
  • Melanie Matthews
  • Sarah Mills
  • Alec Stearn
  • Azeema Perkins
  • Caitlin Brander
  • Charlotte Nansen
  • Daniella Marlow
  • Elisabeth McKerracher
  • Janine Hawkes
  • Jessica Gatti
  • Jodie Tayler
  • Laura Hinds
  • Moana Kerr
  • Peter Malavesi
  • Sally Halton
  • Sarah Mitchell
  • Sherry Phillips
  • Sophie Carey
  • Stephanie Thompson
  • Anglicare NT
  • Bauhinia Health
  • Danila Dilba Health Service
  • headspace (Alice Springs, Katherine and Darwin)
  • Katherine Urban Primary Health Care (NT Health)
  • Manayingkarirra Primary Health Care Service (Mala'la)
  • Neami National - Medicare Mental Health Centre Darwin
  • Oodles Therapy
  • Palmerston GP Super Clinic
  • Right Care Right Place
  • Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service
  • Allied Health Team – Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
  • Big Rivers Healing for Our Mob - Katherine West Health Board with Wurli Wurlinjang, Sunrise Health Service and NT Health
  • Children's Development Team - Darwin – NT Health
  • Community and Primary Care - Palmerston Community Care Centre – NT Health
  • Congress Podiatry Team – Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
  • Katherine Urban Primary Health Care – NT Health
  • KWHB Health Coaching Team – Katherine West Health Board
  • Manayangkarirra Primary Health Skin Week team – Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
  • Palmerston Clinic Team – Danila Dilba Health Service
  • Patient Relations/Medical Reception - Territory Medical Group – Territory Medical Group
  • Sunrise Health Service Community Health Team – Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
  • Team Wurli – Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service
  • Wugularr Clinic – Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
  • Alexandra Tyler
  • Camilla Liebson
  • Daraline Lilipiyana
  • Elliot Downes
  • Emily Manu
  • Grace Van Veenendaal
  • Irene Tarus
  • Katrina Villaflores
  • Manprett Bhullar
  • Phoebe Morrison
  • Richard Budd
  • Chloe Cuxton
  • Ellis Kate
  • Hannah Corbo
  • Jedda Cahoon
  • Kaye Panuve
  • Kia Gowler
  • Kylie Knight
  • Madelline Forster
  • Maryanne Lewis
  • Nicholas Jarrett
  • Shane Russell

FAQ's

The awards will take place at the Frangipani Court, Darwin Convention Centre. This is an outdoor event.

10 Stokes Hill Rd
Darwin City NT 0800
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Territory rig: 

  • Trousers, long-sleeved shirt and tie
  • Skirt and blouse
  • Day dress or after five dress

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Delegates attending the Health Professional of the Year Awards can use the below link to book and access a special discounted accommodation rate at CourtYard by Marriot Darwin.* Availability during August 2026 is very limited, book now to avoid disappointment!

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  • Delegates must book and pay for their own accommodation 

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