Finalists revealed for inaugural Audiologist of the Year award

Left column, top to bottom, Keith Chittleborough, Dr Signe Steers, Nimi Naran. Middle column, Dr Lara Shur. Naman. Right column, top to bottom, Mini Gupta, Sam Harkus, Dr Laura Drexler. Images: Keith Chittleborough, Signe Steers, Nimi Naran, Lara Shur, Prime Creative Media, NAL, Laura Drexler. Seven audiologists are finalists in the 2026 Australian Allied Health Awards’ inaugural Audiologist of the Year category....

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable change — this is a professional recognition announcement with no clinical or practice implications.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

The inaugural Audiologist of the Year award signals a growing effort within the Australian audiology community to formally recognise and celebrate clinical excellence and professional leadership.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Seven finalists named for the first-ever Audiologist of the Year award in Australia.
02Finalists include Keith Chittleborough, Dr Signe Steers, Nimi Naran, Dr Lara Shur Naman, Mini Gupta, Sam Harkus, and Dr Laura Drexler.
03The award is part of the 2026 Australian Allied Health Awards, sponsored by Audiology Australia.
04This is the inaugural edition of the award, making it a milestone for the profession.

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