Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Awards
Acknowledging outstanding Australian cardiovascular and stroke researchers whose achievements deserve recognition.
Celebrating Excellence in Cardiovascular and Stroke Research
Australia is home to some of the world’s leading cardiovascular and stroke researchers—innovators whose work deserves recognition and celebration. The ACvA Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Awards were launched to honour their outstanding contributions.
ACvA Game Changer Award
This award recognises a researcher or team whose recent discovery in cardiovascular disease or stroke has the potential to significantly shift current thinking or practice. Early to mid-career researchers (within 15 years post-PhD) are strongly encouraged to apply.
ACvA Mentor Award
This award honours exceptional mentors who have significantly advanced the careers of emerging leaders, based on their mentees' success. It recognises impactful guidance and support over time. Self-nominations are not accepted.
ACvA Translation Award
This award recognises researchers who have translated a lab-based idea into interventions that improve individual and community health. Applicants must show a clear path from concept to implementation.
How to Nominate for an Award with Us
These national awards span three distinct categories and are open to researchers at all career stages, covering the full breadth of cardiovascular and stroke research. We invite you to help us shine a light on this vital work. Nominate yourself, your colleagues, or your peers—and be part of recognising the exceptional research taking place across Australia.
Eligibility Criteria
Awards are open to all sector researchers — ACvA membership is not required.
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Nominees agree to participate in promotional activities related to the Awards, if requested.
Review each Award for specific eligibility and conditions.
Check our FAQ below before applying.
Nomination Process and Timeline for 2025
- Notification recipients - late 2025.
- Award Ceremony - Feb 2026.
Past winners
Each year, we honour exceptional talent and achievement. Discover past winners who’ve made a lasting impact and continue to inspire future nominees.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our organization and services.
Yes, you can enter or be nominated for the same award again this year unless you were the winner. Just make sure that the application is updated to adhere to any of the guidelines. NB The Game Changer Award is specific to innovative/transformative work that are current over the past 24 months.
Yes, you can be nominated for or enter that same award again, making sure your application adheres to the relevant guidelines.
Yes, you’re welcome to apply for or be nominated for awards concurrently.
You can self-nominate for the Game Changer and Translation Awards.
You CANNOT self-nominate for the Mentorship Award.
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