Dr Joseph Brennan, PhD is Editor of Hospital + Healthcare and Interim Editor of Aged Health. Having been published by the likes of Oxford University Press and served on the Editorial Board of high-impact Routledge journal Psychology & Sexuality, Health Communication is one of his areas of expertise. A former Lecturer in Media & Communications at the University of Sydney, his scholarship has appeared in numerous leading academic journals and in books from respected university presses, and he has appeared as a media expert on ABC Television and Radio National, and SBS World News, among other outlets. An experienced features writer and editor, fiction is also part of his literary practice — being a Lambda Literary Award-nominated author and previous panel chair at the Sydney Writers’ Festival.

Janice Williams, a seasoned writer, publisher, and professional message-maker, brings a wealth of expertise and a nuanced understanding of how to achieve excellence within a business environment to the Excellence Awards judging panel. With a career built on understanding the nuances of impactful communication, Janice recognises how effectively conveyed messages shape perceptions of businesses, brands, products and services. Janice's unique perspective, gained through her experience in publishing within the healthcare sector, makes her an invaluable member of the judging process.