The NHMRC Outstanding Contribution Award recognises outstanding long-term contributions, individual commitment and support to NHMRC.

Nominations for this award are received by NHMRC Council and Principal Committee members.

Past winners of the NHMRC Outstanding Contribution Award are:

  • 2019: Professor Kathryn North AC
  • 2017: Professor Jane Hall
  • 2015: Professor Melissa Little
  • 2013: Professor Ron Trent
  • 2011: Mrs Elizabeth Grant AM
  • 2010: Professor David Weisbrot AM
  • 2007: Sr Regis Mary Dunne AO; Mr Peter Wills AC.