Conference Awards
Cynthia Goh Award 2027
Recognising those who advance palliative care across the Asia Pacific and beyond.
The Cynthia Goh Award is our way of honouring individuals and institutions who promote the development of palliative care in their countries or around the world. Presented at our biennial Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Conference (APHC), the Award celebrates people who have built capacity, advanced practice, and selflessly worked to ease the pain and suffering of people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Nominations are now open
Do you know someone whose dedication to palliative care deserves recognition? Help us shine a light on their work by submitting a nomination.
Nominations close Thursday, 10 December 2026 at midnight AEDT.
Nominate now: https://aphn.org/cynthia-goh-award-2027/
What the recipient receives
One Award is presented at each APHC. The recipient receives:
- Fully paid attendance at the conference, including economy airfare, hotel accommodation and registration
- A certificate
- One-year APHN membership
- 15 minutes to deliver an acceptance speech at the conference
- Celebrate with us in Adelaide
The Award will be presented during the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care and Oceanic Palliative Care Conference 2027 (APHC27OPCC) in Adelaide, 21–23 April 2027. Join colleagues from across the Asia Pacific region as we recognise achievement in palliative care and celebrate the people behind it.
Key dates
– Nominations close: Thursday, 10 December 2026 at midnight AEDT
– Finalists notified: End of December 2026
– Award presented: During APHC27OPCC, 21–23 April 2027, Adelaide
National Palliative Care Awards 2027
Celebrate the people and teams making an outstanding contribution to palliative care across Australia.
Presented by Palliative Care Australia, the National Palliative Care Awards 2027 recognise the dedication, achievements and impact of those improving care for people with life-limiting illnesses, their families and communities.
From emerging professionals and researchers to volunteers, exceptional teams and experienced leaders, the Awards celebrate the many ways people strengthen palliative care.
Nominations are now open
Do you know an individual or team whose contribution deserves national recognition? Help shine a light on their work by submitting a nomination.
Nominations close Thursday, 10 December 2026 at midnight AEDT.
Nominate now: https://npcawards.awardsplatform.com/
Celebrate with us in Adelaide
The Awards will be presented during the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care and Oceanic Palliative Care Conference 2027 in Adelaide, 21–23 April 2027.
Join colleagues from across Australia and the Asia Pacific region as we recognise achievements in palliative care and celebrate the people behind them. Further details about the Awards presentation will be shared as the conference program is finalised.
Key dates
– Nominations close — Thursday, 10 December 2026 at midnight AEDT
– Finalists notified — February 2027
– Awards presented — During APHC27OPCC, 21–23 April 2027, Adelaide