The College Medal of Honour

The College Medal of Honour was established in 1987 and is the RANZCP’s highest and most prestigious award. This lifetime achievement award recognises the most distinguished and meritorious service, from an individual Fellow, linked to advancing the psychiatric profession and the mental health of our Australian and/or New Zealand communities.

Eligibility criteria

The College Medal of Honour is made to a RANZCP Fellow who has demonstrated the highest levels of sustained contribution and achievement, recognising the exemplary leadership, significant contributions and impact on advancing the practice of psychiatry, over a minimum of ten years. Recipients need not necessarily have held College office.

Previous recipients of the College Medal of Honour will not be eligible to receive the Award on a further occasion.

Nomination process

The College Medal of Honour is given by nomination only. Nominations may be made by any two members of the RANZCP, setting out the nominee’s contributions and achievements and how they have demonstrated sustained, distinguished and meritorious service which has advanced the objectives of the College.

Key dates

Submissions are open annually, from 1 September to 31 October (11.59 pm AEDT).

Contact

awards@ranzcp.org