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VCCC Alliance announces award winners

VCCC Alliance celebrates the achievements and contributions of these outstanding individuals and organisations in the Victorian cancer sector. Several accolades will be presented at the inaugural VCCC Alliance Awards evening on 19 November 2024. 

01 Nov 2024

On 19 November 2024, the inaugural VCCC Alliance Awards will applaud the achievements of several outstanding individuals and organisations in the Victorian cancer workforce.

From rising stars and passionate researchers to inspiring leaders and tireless organisations, these award winners have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation, to improve outcomes for Victorians who experience cancer. The 2024 Picchi Award winners, as well as the Tony Burgess Medal winner will also be presented with their prizes at the awards evening

Congratulations and thank you for inspiring us all.

JO LEONARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Kerry Davidson, Grampians Health

LEADING FOR IMPACT AWARDS

Outstanding Leadership by Example
Prof Clare Scott, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Dr Rob Blum, Bendigo Health

Outstanding Team Leader
Dr Grace Gard, Western Health and Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Prof Alexander Dobrovic, University of Melbourne (posthumous)

Outstanding Changemaker
The Wilson Centre for Blood Cancer Genomics, represented by A/Prof Piers Blombery

Special mention:
Mildura Base Public Hospital Cancer Services
Barwon South West Regional Integrated Cancer Services - Service Development Team
Rapid Access Lung Lesion Clinic, Grampians Health (Ballarat)
Bendigo Regional Cancer Centre

MASTER OF CANCER SCIENCES

Prof Robert Thomas OAM Dux Award
Kane Langdon

Best Presentation
Sarika Tulpule

Best Monograph
Sarika Tulpule

 

 

 

  • University of Melbourne
  • VCCC Alliance

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