National Medical Awards
Through the National Medical Awards(NMA), ASAIPA recognizes Primary Healthcare Practitioners who exemplify the highest values of volunteerism, community engagement, leadership, innovation and
dedication to their profession, community and patients.
Award Categories
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Primary HCP Excellence Award
- Digital Healthcare Innovation Award
- Community Service Award
- Health Science Student Award
- Healthcare Leadership Award
NMA 2020 Is Proudly Sponsored by
Associations
in partnership with the following Associations
Dr Norman Mabasa
ASAIPA
Lifetime Achievement Award
This prestigious award is given to an individual who has made, and continues to make, an outstanding contribution to improving health and healthcare for all South Africans. An individual who has given a productive lifetime of distinguished service to medicine.
Dr. Mabasa is well regarded in the Healthcare profession, earning numerous accolades for his contribution to the Healthcare Sector. In 2008 he received the Kaelo Award for outstanding Leadership. In 2010 he was awarded with the KZNMCC Award for outstanding service to the profession. In 2011 he received the Department of Health Excellence Award for outstanding service to the profession over an extended period of time as well as the Human Rights, Law and Ethics Award awarded by SAMA. Dr. Mabasa was also awarded with the Dr. Lex Visser IPA-Foundation Memorial Award in 2017.
Primary HCP Excellence Award
This award recognises private practice practitioners contributing significantly to improving Primary Health Care(PHC) delivery.
Dr Ada-Mari Schoeman
ASAIPA
Joanna Coetzee
BASA
Justin Jeffery
BASA
Mariet du Plooy
SAAA
Digital Healthcare Innovation Award
This is awarded to pioneers, innovators and influencers advancing Digital Healthcare in South Africa.
Dr Unben Pillay
ASAIPA
Daniel Donnelly
BASA
Robert Evans
BASA
René Hornby
SAAA
NMSPG
Special interest group of the SASP
Community Service Award
This award is given to an organisation, group or individual dedicating their time, skill and expertise to assist community advancement by making a positive effect on the health and wellbeing of the community.
Dr Andreas Te Reh
ASAIPA
Sakhile Nkosi
SAAA
Lilanie De Jager
SAAA
Amanda Thusi
SAAA
Health Science Student Award
This award is given to a Health Science student each year for exemplary dedication, commitment and leadership.
Danyca Shadé Breedt
ASAIPA
Tayla Jane Ross
BASA
Ruth Avierinos
SAAA
Healthcare Leadership Award
This award recognises organisations, groups or individuals, who exemplifies the qualities of dedicated leadership, to inspire impactful solutions within South Africa's healthcare system that positively affect both patients and colleagues.
Dr Faruk Saloojee
ASAIPA
Rachel Jane Leistra
BASA
Zola Dantile
SAPA
