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Excellence Awards

Honouring the outstanding work of our paramedics, volunteers and staff.

Our Excellence Awards honour the paramedics, volunteers and staff of St John NT who show outstanding leadership, clinical skill, professionalism, and compassion in caring for the Northern Territory community.

Recipients are recognised as role models within their profession and community, often going above and beyond the call of duty, while living our values of respect, integrity, collaboration and empathy. 

Nominations are now open for 2026!

Nominations are OPEN NOW until midnight, Sunday 27 September, 2026. 

This year, awards will be presented across 12 categories, celebrating excellence across our entire organisation. 

Please read the St John NT 2025 Excellence Awards Terms and Conditions for our updated award categories and nomination criteria. 

Click here to make a nomination 

Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates.

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Last year's Excellence Awards Recipients

Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise Paramedic of the Year                                       Rhys Dowell
Paramedic of the Year - Southern Region    Elyse Taylor-Jackson
Paramedic of the Year - Northern RegionDavid Beck
Clinical Excellence Award - Patient Transport ServicesJo Bigwood
Clinical Excellence Award - Emergency Medical DispatchEamon Kelly
Clinical Excellence Award - Intern ParamedicLaura Riseley
Excellence in Education and First Aid TrainingTahlia Waters
Excellence in Commercial and Support ServicesPatrick Carew
Safety and Wellbeing ChampionRicky Walker
Essence of St John AwardPaul Pulleine
Adult Volunteer of the Year    Grace Johnstone
Junior Volunteer of the Year   Isobella Murrell
Youth Volunteer of the Year Stella Allen
Operational Support Member of the YearMakaylia Ravlich
Youth Division of the Year    Darwin Youth Division
Adult Division of the Year    Alice Springs Adult Division

 

2025 Paramedic of the Year: Rhys Dowell

Rhys Dowell Paramedic of the Year

Previous recipients of Paramedic of the Year

2025 Rhys Dowell, Darwin 
2024 Tarja Dick, Alice Springs2011 Rhys Dowell, Katherine
2023 Kelsey Squire, Alice Springs                                                                                      2010 Samantha King, Darwin
2022 James Clemow, Alice Springs2009 Sue Gibson, Alice Springs
2021 Bridie Morley, Darwin2008 Beverley Hellyer, Katherine
2020 Amelia Brown, Darwin2007 Chris Wilson, Tennant Creek
2019 Aaron Reynolds, Darwin2006 Annette Ingham, Darwin
2018 Karen Walsh, Darwin2005 Anthony Wood, Darwin
2017 Caitlin Little, Alice Springs2004 Trevor Keatch, Katherine
2016 Samantha Cooper, Darwin2003 Sue Murphy and Karen Joyner, Darwin
2015 Donna Winkworth, Darwin  2002 Peter Poole, Darwin
2014 Dean Featherstone, Katherine2001 Anne-Marie Muscat, Darwin
2013 Amanda McNeill, Darwin2000 Jim Leigh, Darwin
2012 Erin Maczkowiack, Darwin