College Awards
Recognising excellence in perfusion
Since 1990 the College has celebrated the research, presentations and contributions that move our profession forward across Australia and New Zealand.
CONGRATULATIONS
Our 2026 award winners
Explore each award below for the full recipient history and winning presentations.
Our awards
Six ways we celebrate the profession
Explore the awards that recognise excellence across our profession.
Terumo Award
For the best scientific or clinical paper presented at the ASM, judged on originality, accuracy, conclusions and delivery.
Recipients & presentations →Sid Yarrow Award
For the best student presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting. A travel grant to visit cardiac centres in Australasia or overseas.
Recipients & presentations →Encouragement Award
For an especially meritorious ASM presentation. Funds help the recipient attend a meeting or learn from leading cardiac units.
Recipients & presentations →ANZCP Meritorious Award
A College-sponsored award acknowledging presentations of real excellence.
Recipients & presentations →ANZBP Scholarship Award
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the ANZBP Certification Exam.
Past recipients →Gazette Awards
Chosen by the Editorial Committee for an outstanding contribution to the Gazette.
Past recipients →Presenting at the ASM?
Download the judging criteria to see exactly what the panel looks for in an award presentation.
Our history
Three decades of recognition
1990
The Society establishes an award recognising the best paper published in the Society Journal.
1992
The award shifts its focus to the best paper presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
1993
The Sid Yarrow Award is founded to encourage perfusion students.
1997
The Encouragement Award is introduced for meritorious ASM presentations.