Abstract Presentation Awards

 

The abstract presentation awards have been created to highlight the great work presented at the Australian Public Health Conference and recognise the contribution presenters have to the program and public health sector.

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The Conference Advisory Committee will appoint reviewers for the Australian Public Health Conference 2023 to review the abstract presentations and mark them against set criteria. The winners of the awards for each category will be announced during the Conference.

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Categories:

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• Public Health Research Award

• Advocacy & Leadership Award

• Capacity Building Award

• Early Career/Young Professional Award

• First Time Presenter Award

 

Key Dates

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• Abstract submissions close on Friday 12 May 2023.

• The award winners will be announced during the closing session of the Conference.

 

Short List

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Abstracts submitted for the Australian Public Health Conference 2023 will be reviewed against the award criteria below and five (5) abstracts from each criteria will be shortlisted as finalist in the abstract presentation awards.

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The Conference Advisory Committee will appoint reviewers for the Australian Public Health Conference 2023 to review the abstract presentations and mark them against set criteria. The winners of the awards for each category will be announced in the closing session of the Conference.

 

Eligibility for Awards 

Please read the eligibility criteria and abstract format carefully for each of the awards below. Presenters will not be able to put their presentation forward for these awards at any time other than during the abstract submission process.

 

Public Health Research Award

To be eligible for the Research Award, the abstract must report on a research project that is completed, or a completed section of a program of research, and that has ethical approval, or quality improvement (minimal risk) approval or is a systematic review or a quality improvement project. 

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In addition, the pre-recorded presentation must be of good quality, accessible through use of imagery and audio, be dynamic and engaging, and have clear key messages and outcomes.

Abstracts to be considered for the Public Health Research Award: 

 

• Abstract Title (maximum of 12 words)

• Maximum of 300 words; 

• [Context and aim];

• [Methods and analysis/research findings];

• [Translational outcomes];

• [Future actions]

• Implications for public health 

• Translation to policy and/or practice change 

• Identify 2-3 learning objectives significant to the presentation

• Present a long oral presentation via pre-recorded video, maximum of 10 minutes.

Advocacy & Leadership Award 

The Advocacy and Leadership Award is presented to the best paper which presents on public health advocacy and leadership in one of the following areas:

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• Leadership and ethics;

• Health equality;

• Social mobilisation and solidarity;

• Public education;

• People centric;

• Engagement;

• Communications; and

• Ecologically sustainable development.

To be eligible for the Advocacy and Leadership Award, presentations must showcase how their research, policy or practice has influenced decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions through effective leadership and messaging.

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In addition, the pre-recorded presentation must be of good quality, accessible through use of imagery and audio, be dynamic and engaging, and have clear key messages and outcomes.

Abstracts to be considered for the Advocacy and Leadership Award:

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• Abstract Title (maximum of 12 words)

• Maximum of 300 words;

• [Context and aim];

• [Methods and analysis/research findings];

• [Translational outcomes];

• [Future actions]

• Implications for public health

• Translation to policy and/or practice change

• Identify 2-3 learning objectives significant to the presentation

• Present a long oral or rapid fire presentation, via pre-recorded video, maximum of specified time.

Capacity Building Award 

The Capacity Building Award is presented for the best paper presented, reporting on capacity building in the public health sector through workforce development, teaching, training and networking. This can include management/administration/policy issues and project work. 

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In addition, the pre-recorded presentation must be of good quality, accessible through use of imagery and audio, be dynamic and engaging, and have clear key messages and outcomes.

Abstracts to be considered for Capacity Building Award: 

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• Abstract Title (maximum of 12 words)

• Maximum of 300 words;

• [Context and aim];

• [Methods and analysis/research findings];

• [Translational outcomes];

• [Future actions]

• Implications for public health

• Translation to policy and/or practice change

• Identify 2-3 learning objectives significant to paper

• Present a long oral or rapid fire presentation, via pre-recorded video, maximum of specified time.

Early Career/Young Professional Award

The Early Career/Young Professional Award is presented to the individual who is a young professional or early in their public health career. The presenter must be the first author on the presentation and the main presenter. 

 

In addition, the pre-recorded presentation must be of good quality, accessible through use of imagery and audio, be dynamic and engaging, and have clear key messages and outcomes.

Abstracts to be considered for the Early Career/Young Professional Award:

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• Abstract Title (maximum of 12 words)

• Maximum of 300 words;

• [Context and aim];

• [Methods and analysis/research findings];

• [Translational outcomes];

• [Future actions]

• Implications for public health

• Translation to policy and/or practice change

• Identify 2-3 learning objectives significant to the presentation

• Present a long oral or rapid fire presentation, via pre-recorded video, maximum of specified time.

First Time Presenter Award 

The First Time Presenter Award is presented to the individual who has never presented at a conference with more than 250 delegates before. They will be presenting for the first time outside of their organisation/place of work/tertiary institution. The presenter must be the first author on the presentation and the main presenter. 

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In addition, the pre-recorded presentation must be of good quality, accessible through use of imagery and audio, be dynamic and engaging, and have clear key messages and outcomes.

Abstracts to be considered for the First Time Presenter Award:

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• Abstract Title (maximum of 12 words)

• Maximum of 300 words;

• [Context and aim];

• [Methods and analysis/research findings];

• [Translational outcomes];

• [Future actions]

• Implications for public health

• Translation to policy and/or practice change

• Identify 2-3 learning objectives significant to the presentation

• Present a long oral or rapid fire presentation, via pre-recorded video, maximum of specified time.

Abstract Guidelines

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Abstracts should address the conference theme and be submitted in accordance with the abstract submission guidelines.

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Please submit your abstract no later than abstract deadline. If you submit an abstract for consideration, the presenter/s must register and pay to attend the Conference.
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