CAHS celebrates excellence in child and adolescent health at inaugural awards ceremony
The outstanding winners
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) proudly hosted its inaugural Annual Excellence Awards on Friday, honouring the exceptional contributions of staff and volunteers who embody the organisation’s core values: compassion, collaboration, equity, respect, excellence, and accountability.
Held in a spirit of celebration and gratitude, the event spotlighted the dedication and innovation that drive CAHS’ mission to deliver outstanding care to children, young people, and families across Western Australia.
From an impressive pool of 307 nominations and 41 finalists, CAHS announced winners across 12 distinct categories, each reflecting excellence in a unique area of service.
2025 CAHS Excellence Award Winners
- Researcher of the Year: Professor Rishi Kotecha
- Innovation Award: PCH Emergency Department Live Project Team
- Sustainability Award: Dr Natasha Epari and Dr Justin Hii
- Aboriginal Health Award: Anna Moore
- Volunteer Award: Frank Melia
- Culture and Inclusion Award: Dr Andrew Wilson
- Values in Action Awards:
- PCH and Neonatology: Renée Deleuil
- CACH: Maria Mitchell
- CAHS-wide services: Amy Bell
- CAMHS: Alison Parkinson
- Safety and Quality Award: Professor Chris Blyth and the CAHS Working Sepsis Group
- Excellence in Child Clinical Care Award: Professor Lakshmi Nagarajan
- Consumer Experience Award: Kerrie Graham
- Rising Star Award: Alix Lincoln
- Chief Executive Award: Matthew Holmes
These awards serve as a meaningful opportunity to celebrate individuals and teams who go above and beyond in their roles, leaving a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of the community.
CAHS extends heartfelt congratulations to all winners and finalists and expresses deep appreciation for their unwavering commitment to excellence in child and adolescent healthcare.
Special thanks to event supporters: Karrinyup Rotary, Telethon, Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation, HESTA, and Paywise.
To learn more about the finalists and their contributions, click here.