Three remarkable People added to NSLHD’s Honour Roll Three long-serving clinicians have been added to the NSLHD Board Honour Roll at the 2025 Annual Public Meeting. The late Clinical Associate Professor John Vandervord, Professor Katherine Clark and Ms Vicki Evans AM were recognised for their exceptional contributions. The awards were presented by NSLHD Board Chair Trevor Danos AM.
Vicki Evans AM Vicki Evans AM was acknowledged for more than 43 years’ of dedicated service at Royal North Shore Hospital, particularly her nationally recognised work in concussion care. Trevor said Vicki’s impact on patient care and innovation had been significant. “Vicki is commended for her contributions to healthcare innovation, professional leadership and commitment to highest standards of patient care. Specifically she is commended for establishing a nationally recognised model of concussion care,” Trevor said. Professor Katherine Clark Professor Katherine Clark was recognised for her outstanding service and leadership in palliative care. Trevor said her focus on dignity and patient- centred care had strengthened services across NSLHD. “Professor Clark is being recognised for her exceptional and outstanding service to Northern Sydney Local Health District and contribution to palliative care services. Professor Clark is commended for her compassionate, patient- centred leadership and commitment to ensuring dignity and choice remains central to end-of- life-care,” Trevor said.
Professor Katherine Clark receives her Honour Roll award
Vicki Evans AM receives her Honour Roll award
Associate Professor John Vandervord Associate Professor John Vandervord was honoured posthumously for nearly 40 years of service in plastic surgery and specialist burns care. Trevor said the late John’s leadership helped shape reconstructive services across the district. “He is commended for his surgical expertise and leadership, specifically for his groundbreaking work delivering plastic surgery and specialist treatment for burns patients. This award is a testament to the significant impact he had on our community and lasting legacy he leaves behind,” Trevor said.
Associate Professor John Vandervord’s family received his award on his behalf
Associate Professor John Vandervord
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