EML has been recognised for its industry leadership and commitment to delivering better outcomes, securing seven finalist nominations in the 2026 Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF) Awards, the highest number of nominations received by any organisation this year.
The finalists were announced on the 27th August during a live event, celebrating excellence across the personal injury and disability management sector. EML’s strong representation across the awards highlights the depth of expertise, innovation and collaboration that exists across the organisation and its partner networks.
The seven finalist nominations span individual, team and partnership achievements across a range of categories:
- Police & Ambulance Bondi Leadership Team and Insurance for NSW
Collaboration in Injury & Disability Management
- Mates in Construction and EML
Collaboration in Injury & Disability Management
- Career Transition Service, FSI/Insurance for NSW
Excellence in Injury & Disability Management (Return to Work/Community)
- Megan Bell, Group Manager, EML Victoria
Outstanding Leadership
- Presumptive Cancer Team, Insurance for NSW
Outstanding Contribution by a Team
- S11C Project, NI
Outstanding Contribution by a Team
- Joanne Zarb, Program Manager, People
John Walsh Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
Since 2008, the PIEF Awards have celebrated individuals, teams and organisations setting the benchmark for excellence in personal injury and disability management. The awards recognise innovation, leadership and outstanding contributions that help advance outcomes across the industry.
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To have such strong representation across the finalist categories is a proud moment for EML.
Most importantly, these nominations recognise the people behind the work; their expertise, collaboration, innovation and commitment to delivering better outcomes for the people we support.EML Chief Executive Don Ferguson