Independent Audiologists Australia is running its inaugural Indy Awards during October, Audiology Awareness Month, to honour members who have made exceptional contributions.
Nominations close on Monday 6 October 2025 and awards will be presented at the IAA Audiology Unchained Conference gala dinner on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on 17 October 2025.
All full members of IAA can nominate and be nominated for an award, except currently serving executive committee members who are ineligible for nomination.
The categories are:
- IAA values award
For the member who best embodies IAA’s core values of quality, integrity, and independence. This award recognises someone who leads by example and demonstrates these values in every aspect of their practice.
- Practice innovation award
Recognising clinics or individuals who introduce fresh approaches, service models, or technologies that improve patient care or clinic operations. This award celebrates practical innovation that sets a benchmark for the profession.
- Community champion award
For outreach and advocacy that makes an impact beyond the clinic walls. This award celebrates members who raise awareness of hearing health, build community partnerships, champion independent audiology in the public space, or carry out significant philanthropic work alongside their clinical practice.
- Mentor of the year award
For the member who goes above and beyond in supporting others’ growth. This award highlights those who nurture students, early-career audiologists, or peers with guidance, encouragement, and generosity.
- Flying start award
Shining a spotlight on a newer practice owner (within their first five years of independent practice) who has already demonstrated initiative, innovation, and commitment to the profession. They are emerging as a future leader to watch.
The organisation will also honour its volunteer executive committee for its hard work and dedication to independent audiology and the profession.
IAA members are eligible to nominate fellow members by checking nomination details in emails from IAA.
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