Ministerial awards for cardiovascular research
Recognising and celebrating excellence in cardiovascular research
The Ministerial Awards for Cardiovascular Research are presented annually at the NSW CVRN Showcase and Ministerial Awards Ceremony to recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to research in cardiovascular diseases, including diabetes, stroke and renal disease.
We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for 2026 Ministerial Awards for Cardiovascular Research.
Applications for these Awards are by nomination, closing at 5pm (AEDT) Friday 20 November 2026.
These prestigious awards will be presented at the NSW CVRN Showcase and Ministerial Awards Ceremony in May 2027 (date to be confirmed).
Key dates:
Nominations open: Thursday 1 October 2026
Nominations close: Friday 20 November 2026
Review Period: Late November to early December 2026
Notification of outcomes: Mid-December 2026 to January 2027
The Ministerial Award for Cardiovascular Research Excellence
The Ministerial Award for Cardiovascular Research Excellence was established in 2011 to recognise distinguished researchers for their life-long achievement and contribution to breakthroughs in cardiovascular disease.
The Ministerial Award for Rising Star in Cardiovascular Research
The Ministerial Award for Rising Star in Cardiovascular Research is open to early and mid-career researchers in NSW, up to 10 years post-completion of their PhD. This Award recognises researchers who are already making significant contributions to research in cardiovascular disease and are considered a “rising star” of the future.
The Ministerial Award for PhD Rising Star in Cardiovascular Research
The Ministerial Award for PhD Rising Star in Cardiovascular Research was established in 2023 to recognise research excellence in doctoral studies for a NSW researcher up to one year post-completion of their PhD or nearing the end of their PhD candidature.
Previous Ministerial Awards recipients
Explore the research careers of previous NSW CVRN Ministerial Awards recipients by selecting the awards below.
Ministerial Award for Cardiovascular Research Excellence
2025: Professor Anthony Rodgers
2024: Professor Sally Dunwoodie
2023: Professor Ben Freedman
2022: Professor Jamie Vandeberg
2021: Professor Kerry-Anne Rye
Ministerial Award for Rising Star in Cardiovascular Research
2025: Dr Niamh Chapman
2025: Associate Professor Thanh Nho Do
2024: Associate Professor Sarah Zaman
2024: Dr Mark Dennis
2023: Associate Professor Khoon Lim
2023: Doctor Jessica Orchard
2022: Dr Clare Arnott
2022: Associate Professor Eleni Giannoulatou
2021: Dr Melody Ding
Ministerial Award for PhD Rising Star in Cardiovascular Research
2025: Dr Yashutosh Joshi
2024: Dr Tejas Deshmukh
2023: Dr Nelson Wang
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Last updated27 September 2026