Garry David Phillips Prize

The prize, which takes the form of a medal, was established in 2012 to honour the contributions made by Professor Garry David Phillips to the Papua New Guinea anaesthesia community. It replaces the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists’ Prize – M.Med, Papua New Guinea.

Background

Professor Garry Phillips first spent time in Papua New Guniea (PNG) as a cadet patrol officer or “kiap” at Kikori in the Gulf province during his early 20s. After returning to Australia to study medicine he came back to PNG as an instructor on the country’s first Early Management of Severe Trauma Course in 1993.

Professor Phillips subsequently became the first visiting Professor of Anaesthesia to PNG from 1995 to 2006, supporting the further development of anaesthesia as an emerging specialty and the development of the Anaesthetic Scientific Officer course at the University of Papua New Guinea.

Past recipients

Year	Name
2023	Priscilla Nonge
2022	Joyce Lawrence
2021	Indira Vele
2020	Hilbert Tovirika
2019	Michelle Masta
2018	Lyanne Painap
2017	not awarded
2016	Isaac Amiki
2015	not awarded
2014	Elizabeth Inaido
2013	Maria Moguna
2012	Jack Puti