Supported by: Union Shopper 
This award recognises a Registered Nurse or Midwife, Enrolled Nurse, or an Assistant in Nursing (however titled) who champions a positive practice environment as demonstrated through one or more of the QNMU’s six Positive Practice Environment Standards. 

Supported by: HESTA 
This award recognises a First Nations Registered Nurse or Midwife, Enrolled Nurse, or Assistant in Nursing (however titled) who, through demonstrating one or more of the QNMU’s six Positive Practice Environment Standards, has contributed positively to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing and midwifery professions or health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. 

Supported by: 
Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia

This award recognises an early career Registered Nurse or Midwife or an Enrolled Nurse who demonstrates ongoing commitment to their own and others' professional development, commitment to improving patient, resident, client, woman or community outcomes, and can demonstrate this through evidence of outcomes through one or more of the QNMU’s six Positive Practice Environment Standards.

Supported by: QSuper 
This award recognises a Registered Nurse or Midwife or an Enrolled Nurse who is a professional inspiration in raising the profile of nursing and/or midwifery leadership. The winner will be a transformational leader in their area of practice, promoting shared governance and a strong vision for the future of nursing and/or midwifery practice. The winner must address Standards four and six of the QNMU’s Positive Practice Environment Standards.