I rise to recognise the 25th anniversary of the NSW Health Awards, which acknowledge the exceptional contributions of people and programs to our public health system. This year, South-Western Sydney Local Health District was recognised for its leadership in areas including environmental sustainability, Aboriginal healthcare, and youth mental health. One recognised program, The Waste Action Reuse Portal (WARPIT), lists items of furniture and medical equipment no longer being used online for other staff to claim, and has diverted more than 65 tonnes of waste from landfill. The SWSLHD Aboriginal Health Escalated Housing Pathway was also recognised for approach to identifying and advancing complex housing cases through collaboration between the Aboriginal Health Service and the Department of Communities and Justice. Moreover, The Out of Home Care mental health program was recognised for its impact in addressing mental health concerns and improving outcomes for children in out of home care. I extend my sincere thanks to those who have helped enable the success of these programs.