FINALISTS Revealed 2025!
FINALISTS: Health Industry Hub Catalysts for Change Awards 2025
We are thrilled to announce the FINALISTS for the Health Industry Hub Catalysts for Change Awards 2025, as we approach the much-anticipated Awards ceremony on 16th October, where the WINNERS will be crowned.
The Awards recognise and celebrate leaders and change-makers who have captivated our diverse audience across the healthcare sector. These remarkable individuals and organisations inspire us to challenge the status quo and embark on a purposeful journey to reimagine healthcare.
AWARDS JUDGES
We believe in the power of collective engagement and the strength of our diverse healthcare audience. That’s why we are thrilled that once again YOU, our incredible Health Industry Hub audience, are serving as the esteemed judges for the prestigious Catalysts for Change Awards 2025.
In the Top Podcasts and Most Viewed Vodcasts categories, every ‘unique’ view across our digital and social channels is shaping the leaderboard, as we analyse overall engagement data. For the Excellence in Communications categories, it is your votes that will crown the winners.
A huge congratulations to all the FINALISTS!
✨FINALISTS
Most Viewed Vodcasts and Top Podcasts
Advancing Health Policy
Advocacy Champion
Excellence in Collaboration
Medical Excellence
Unmasking Election 2025
Excellence in Communications
Corporate Communications Team of the Year
- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
- Eli Lilly
- Medtronic
- Novo Nordisk
- Pfizer
- UCB
Corporate Communications Individual of the Year
- Boehringer Ingelheim – Rebecca Mojsin
- Merck – Maeve Eikli
- Neurizon Therapeutics – Lidija Damjanovic
- Novartis – Brooke Howard
- Sandoz – Kira Boss
- Sanofi – Loren McMurtrie
- Vantive – Gareth Trickey
Government Relations & Policy Team of the Year
- Akeeko Medical
- Amgen
- AstraZeneca
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Medtronic
- Montu Group
Government Relations & Policy Individual of the Year
- BMS – James McAdam
- Boston Scientific – Michael Simmonds
- Research Australia – Hayden Nichols
- Roche Diagnostics – Andrea Kunca
- Sandoz – Chad Rieger
- Telix Pharmaceuticals – Simone Leyden
- Vertex – Anna Karelas
NGO of the Year
- Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy
- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
- Crohn’s and Colitis Australia
- Fabry Australia
- Hearts4heart
- Heart Support Australia
- Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia (JAFA)
- Kidney Health Australia
- Omico
- Patients Australia
PR & Advocacy Agency Team of the Year
- Cube
- Havas Red
- Ogilvy
- Palin Communications
- We. Communications
PR & Advocacy Individual of the Year
- Ethical Strategies – John Morton
- Executive Counsel Australia – Jannette Cotterell
- RAP Media – Ruby Archis
- VIVA! Communications – Kirsten Bruce
Awards Ceremony & Tickets
Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Venue: Dockside, The Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
Dress code: Formal – Black tie
Keynote speakers: Martin Bowles AO PSM and Dr Geoff Lester >>>
Book your tickets by 1 October to ensure relevant representation of your organisation on the Awards night >>>
Get Ready To Shine
We’re counting down to a night of celebration with you, your team and industry peers. The WINNERS will be crowned at the Awards ceremony on 16th October!
With such worthy winners in 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Health Industry Hub Catalysts for Change Awards 2025 is set to inspire our collective journey to reimagine the future of healthcare.
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