Forty-one of Western Australia’s most dedicated nurses and midwives, along with four nursing and midwifery teams, have been named finalists for the 2025 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards (WANMEA).
The finalists were selected from nominations across 14 categories and represent excellence in patient care, leadership and innovation in the health sector.
The WANMEA is an annual event co-ordinated by the Department of Health, recognising outstanding contributions from nurses and midwives across public, private and non-government organisations.
“The dedication and professionalism demonstrated by this year’s finalists is truly inspiring,” said WA Health Minister, Meredith Hammat.
“The commitment of this year’s finalists to delivering exceptional care and enhancing health outcomes for Western Australians is remarkable.
“More than 47,000 nurses and midwives are at the heart of our healthcare system, delivering professional, compassionate, safe and effective care across our hospitals, clinics and communities in Western Australia.
“It is important to take this opportunity to recognise and celebrate nurses and midwives’ hard work, leadership and unwavering commitment to their profession.
“These awards shine a light on the vital role nurses and midwives play in the lives of so many people across Western Australia.”
Winners, including the prestigious 2025 WA Nurse or Midwife of the Year and the recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Honour, will be announced at a gala event on Saturday, 10 May.
 The full list of finalists are:
Excellence in Person Centred Care – Team Award
Co-HIVE Team, East Metropolitan Health Service Royal Perth Bentley Group
Derby Maternity Team, WA Country Health Service Kimberley
Endoscopy Team, South Metropolitan Health Service Rockingham Peel Group
Midwest Renal Team, WA Country Health Service Midwest
Excellence in Leadership – Established
Adele King, South Metropolitan Health Service Rockingham Peel Group
Janice Forrester, WA Country Health Service Kimberley
Jemma Weidinger, Child and Adolescent Health Service
Nicky Van Someren, Child and Adolescent Health Service
Excellence in Leadership – Emerging
Melinda Olive, North Metropolitan Health Service Women and Newborn Health Service
Loreta Murphy, North Metropolitan Health Service Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group
Kathryn Boon, North Metropolitan Health Service Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group
Carli Beange, East Metropolitan Health Service Royal Perth Bentley Group
Excellence in Registered Nursing
Roxanne Halaby, East Metropolitian Health Service Royal Perth Bentley Group
Deborah Titan, South Metropolitan Health Service Rockingham Peel Group
Monique Carbone, South Metropolitan Health Service Fiona Stanley Fremantle Group
Excellence in Midwifery
Carli Beange, East Metropolitan Health Service Royal Perth Bentley Group
Sian Skillcorn, WA Country Health Service Central Office
Jane-Anne Gardner, North Metropolitan Health Service Women and Newborn Health Service
Excellence in Aboriginal Health
Maria Xavier, Child and Adolescent Health Service
Nicole Slavin, South Metropolitan Health Service Rockingham Peel Group
Samara Sekuloff, WA Country Health Service Midwest
Excellence in Rural and Remote Nursing
Robyn Rayner, Silverchain
Scott Stokes, Notre Dame University
Denise Hughes, WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt
Excellence in Residential Care
Devi Subramaniam, Hall and Prior Health and Aged Care Group
Helen Ainley, Amana Living
Thi Ngoc Han Pham, RAAFA Residential Care
Excellence in Enrolled Nursing
Elizabeth Troester, East Metropolitan Health Service Armadale Kalamunda Health Service
Karen Stewart, WA Country Health Service Midwest
Rachel Smillie, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Child and Adolescent Community Health
Graduate of the Year
Eloise Pascoe, North Metropolitan Health Service Women and Newborn Health Service
Francine Ocampo, East Metropolitan Health Service Royal Perth Bentley Group
Solomon Harrison, North Metropolitan Health Service Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group
Consumer Appreciation Award
Abbey Robinson, WA Country Health Service Kimberley
Courtney O’Connor, Child and Adolescent Health Service
Jemma Popa, St John of God Health Care Murdoch
Excellence in Education
Emma Fowler, East Metropolitan Health Service Royal Perth Bentley Group
Hayley Jukes, South Metropolitan Health Service Rockingham Peel Group
Noreen Elliott, East Metropolitan Health Service Royal Perth Bentley Group
Excellence in Research
Dr Ravani Duggan, North Metropolitan Health Service and Curtin University
Dr Rosemary Saunders, Edith Cowan University
Dr Vicki Patton, East Metropolitan Health Service Royal Perth Bentley Group
Excellence in Primary, Public and Community Nursing
Kelly O’Brien, Child and Adolescent Health Service Child and Adolescent Community Health
Rhiannon Villiers, Homeless Healthcare
Samantha Fryer, Child and Adolescent Health Service Child and Adolescent Community Health.
For more information about the awards, visit http://www.wanmea.com.au.
