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Further information about each opportunity for New South Wales members can be found below.

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Medical Student Award - Annual Essay Competition 2023

Congratulations to James Lockhart, who has been awarded best essay in the 2023 essay competition "All surgeons should maintain trauma skills: Debate (PDF 133.73KB)"

Innovation Award

The RACS NSW Innovation award is open to individual early and mid-career research RACS Fellows or SET Trainees who has demonstrated innovation in the field of surgery.

* Early career researcher is defined as a SET Trainee or a Fellow within 5 years post Fellowship and/or PhD.
* Mid-career researcher is defined as a Fellow 5-15 years post Fellowship and/or PhD.

Abstracts must be written by an individual researcher. Group research will not be considered.
Submitted papers are reviewed by the NSW State Committee, resulting in the selection of an awardee.
An award will be presented in the form of a certificate at the Surgeons’ Evening.

Service to the Community Award

This award recognises long-term dedication and commitment to serving the community through the provision of surgical services. The award recipient will be selected by the NSW State Committee. 
Criteria: The award is available to NSW Fellows who have made a significant contribution to the community. 
A written recommendation from two members of the nominee’s community must accompany nomination (recommendation can be from a peer, colleague, patient, etc).
An award will be presented in the form of a certificate at the Surgeons’ Evening.

Merit Award

This award is for distinguished service to surgery in NSW. The award recipient will be selected by the NSW State Committee.
Criteria: The award is available to NSW based Fellows, other Medical Practitioners and Members of the Public who have interacted with NSW based Fellows.
An award will be presented in the form of a medal and certificate at the Surgeons’ Evening.

Women in Leadership Award

This award is a joint award on behalf of the Government of NSW and RACS NSW. The award recipient will be selected by the NSW State Committee. 
Criteria: The award is available to NSW female Fellows who have demonstrated leadership in the field of surgery and who exemplify the values of RACS NSW in promoting and achieving equality.
An award will be presented in the form of a medal and certificate at the Surgeons’ Evening.