St George's Celebrated on the National Stage at NZPSHA Awards
October 02, 2026
St George's Hospital has been recognised as a leader in innovation, sustainability and workplace excellence, having been named a finalist in three categories at the recent New Zealand Private Surgical Hospitals Association (NZPSHA) Awards. The achievement was announced during the 2026 NZPSHA Conference, themed Transforming Surgical Care - Innovating for a Healthier Future.
A particular highlight was the success of Chris Stevens, Facility Manager, who received the NZPSHA Sustainability Award for the Hospital's Decarbonisation Project. The initiative has significantly reduced the Hospital's carbon emissions through the electrification of process heat, replacing LPG-fired boilers with electric alternatives and delivering substantial environmental and operational benefits.
Chief Financial Officer Scott Bampton congratulated Chris and the wider Facilities Management team, describing the project as "a significant milestone in St George's sustainability journey and a great example of how environmental responsibility and operational excellence can go hand in hand."
We also acknowledge and congratulate Steph Feldbrugge (Colleague & Capability Manager) and Anila Thankachan (Quality Manager), whose work contributed to St George’s being recognised as finalists in the Employer of Choice and Innovation award categories.
Congratulations to everyone involved. National recognition among New Zealand's leading private surgical hospitals reflects the dedication, expertise and forward-thinking approach of St George's people, and reinforces our commitment to delivering excellence for patients, colleagues and the wider community.
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Christchurch, Friday 3 October 2025: More than 120 guests gathered to mark a significant milestone as St George’s Eye Care celebrated its 10-year anniversary. The specialist private ophthalmic practice, based within St George’s Hospital, has become a cornerstone of expert cataract and ophthalmic treatment in Christchurch and across the South Island.
Born and raised in Canterbury, Victoria Leov began her career here as a nurse after completing her studies at Ara. Starting her clinical career in General Practice and Oncology gave her a strong foundation in patient care and a deep appreciation for the difference that skilled, compassionate teams make every day.
Every day, patients walk through St George’s doors seeking care, comfort and reassurance and the feedback they share continues to reflect the warmth and professionalism they experience from our teams.
St George’s Eye Care is now offering a cutting-edge genetic test to assess glaucoma risk, thanks to Clinical Director and Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Paul Baddeley, one of the first South Island providers to support this advancement.
We’re proud to share that St George’s Hospital has been awarded the McFedries Trophy at the 2025 Christchurch Beautifying Association Awards, recognising the entire hospital site for its outstanding gardens and beautifully maintained green spaces.