The Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand has handed out its Leadership in Haematology Award for 2024. See who won.
Clinical Associate Professor Tracy King, Myeloma Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) in RPA’s Haematology Department, has received with the Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand (HSANZ) 2024 Leadership in Haematology Award.
This award honours an individual who demonstrates extraordinary commitment to leadership in haematology. Nominees have a record of accomplishment and leadership that has contributed positively to the haematology profession.
Among her many leadership roles at RPA, Tracy was co-founder and a past president of the HSANZ Nurses’ group, and she also founded and is chair of the HSANZ Myeloma Specialist Network.
Tracy also co-founded and is chair of the Annual Nursing and Allied Health Symposium for the International Myeloma Society (IMS).
“I’m absolutely delighted to be honoured in this way by my peers in haematology,” she said.
“I’m grateful to my colleagues, Jacqui Jagger and Andy Steele, for nominating me, and for HSANZ Council for recognising my contributions to haematology nurse education, mentorship and practice, and the supportive care of those with myeloma both within our region, and internationally.
“I look forward to continuing to contribute to the great work of HSANZ, especially within the nursing and myeloma space.”
