This year brought outstanding recognition for Aus-ROC investigators. Professor Judith Finn received the ILCOR Giant Award, recognising an extraordinary career in resuscitation science. Associate Professor  Ziad Nehme received the NHMRC Peter Doherty Investigator Grant (Emerging Leadership) and the Commonwealth Health Minister’s Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research, recognising both research excellence and real-world impact. Professor Janet Bray was named an Honorary Fellow of the European Resuscitation Council (ERC)—the ERC’s highest form of recognition—acknowledging sustained international leadership and collaboration.