Not everyone's achievements in tobacco control are publicly acknowledged. This biennial Award has been established by Cancer Council Victoria in recognition of our unsung heroes. It's peer-nominated, with applications judged by a committee of experts. The recipient will be announced at the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference.
To submit a nomination please email CEO.Office@cancervic.org.au.
The closing date for applications is close of business 27 September 2024.
Selection criteria
The Nigel Gray award recognises an individual's contribution in tobacco control, with a bias towards recognition of relatively ‘unsung heroes'. The award is open to anyone working in tobacco control in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island nations who has demonstrated:
- significant contribution to achievement in tobacco control at a local, regional or international level
- skill in application or generation of evidence and argument for tobacco control
- an understanding of advocacy, and political nous
- creativity, and
- persistence.
Previous winners
2005: Ms Michelle Scollo
2007: Professor Melanie Wakefield and Dr Caleb Otto
2009: Professor Konrad Jamrozik and Mr Shane Bradbrook
2011: the Hon. Nicola Roxon
2013: Associate Professor Vicki White and Professor Robert Beaglehole
2015: Ms Denise Sullivan and Mr Maurice Swanson
2017: Ms Kylie Lindorff
2019: Mr Paul Grogan
2024: Associate Professor Becky Freeman and Professor Janet Hoek
