Conference Awards

ACIPC awards will be presented at this year’s 2025 ACIPC Conference in Hobart.

The awards recognise the outstanding contributions of ACIPC members across a range of areas. Please see the categories below for more information about eligibility and how to apply.

ACIPC Impact Award

The ACIPC Impact award is given to an individual or team that has demonstrated significant impact in the field of IPC that contributes to measurably preventing infections or reducing the risk of infection in the community.

ACIPC Impact Award nomination form

Recipients
2024 – Priscilla Singh

ACIPC Facilitator Award

The ACIPC facilitator award is given to an ACIPC education facilitator who has demonstrated student engagement, impact, and leadership in education. This award also acknowledges the recipient’s contribution to the design and delivery of innovative IPC curriculum, which are inclusive and meet the needs of diverse learners.

ACIPC Facilitator Award nomination form

ACIPC Novice ICP of the Year Award

The novice ICP of the Year award aims to identify ICPs who are commencing their Infection Prevention and Control journey and encourage them to be the future leaders of the profession.

ACIPC Novice of the Year Award nomination form

Recipients
2024 – Petra Bookall

ACIPC Mentor of the Year Award

The ACIPC Mentoring program aims to contribute to the future of IPC professionals by pairing mentees with suitable mentors across all fields in a professional relationship of growth and development.

ACIPC Mentor of the Year Award nomination form

Recipients
2024 – Kim Comensoli

ACIPC Lifetime Achievement Award

The lifetime achievement award is presented to a member of ACIPC who has demonstrated consistent outstanding commitment to the college and the profession of Infection Prevention and Control.

ACIPC Lifetime Achievement Award nomination form

Recipients
2024 – Marija Juraja