In 2023, we introduced the Gerri Bailey Award in honour of one of our fantastic sonographers, Gerri, who sadly passed away. Gerri was a passionate teacher and advocate of ultrasound to everyone she met. Not only was she a great clinical sonographer, she was kind, compassionate and empathetic with her patients, while also being engaging, supportive and warm to the whole team she worked with.

It’s qualities such as these that the award recognises. Each year, on Australasian Sonographers Day (27 October), we celebrate a sonographer within team Jones who displays the values Gerri lived by every day.

A fitting moment

This year, Ben, our Chief Sonographer, presented the award at one of our in-house training sessions. The timing couldn’t have been better – Michaela was there to lead a fantastic tutorial for the team, despite being a self-confessed reluctant public speaker.

The support from her colleagues when her name was announced said it all about the respect and regard in which she’s held.

Joining a proud list

Michaela joins a special group of past recipients:

• 2025 – Sue, nominated for her immense contribution to both her role and the practice
• 2024 – Long, nominated for his outstanding contributions to the profession
• 2023 – Sarah, the award’s first recipient, nominated by her peers for always being available and approachable

Congratulations, Michaela – a thoroughly deserved recognition, and one we know Gerri would be proud of.