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The Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asia Medal | Criteria | Nomination |  Past Dunlop Asia Medallists |

The Dunlop Asia Medal is awarded for an outstanding record of achievement in improving Australia-Asia relations and enhancing the quality of life in the region. The Medal provides recognition and support for exemplary Australians committed to excellence in both their vocations and their contributions to Australia-Asia relations.

Criteria

The following key selection criteria (in order of priority) is used by the Dunlop Asia Medal's Selection Committee to evaluate nominations for the Medal:

Nomination

Nominations are requested in march and the closing date for receipt of nominations for the Dunlop Asia Medal is the end of August each year.

It is Asialink's policy to retain nominations for five years after which a separate nomination will be required in order for the nominee to continue to be considered for the Dunlop Asia Medal in subsequent years. However, we would be glad to receive any additional information or materials at any time if you feel these would enhance the nomination.

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Past Dunlop Asia Medallists

2006
Sister Mary Theodore OAM
The 2006 Asialink Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop Medal recognises Sister Mary Theodore OAM's dedication over 50 years to the care and rehabilitation of mentally and physically disabled children in Chennai, India through the Madras Institute To Habilitate Retarded Afflicted, MITHRA.

2005
Paul Kelly, Editor-at-Large, The Australian
Through Paul Kelly's editorship of The Australian, his public speeches, and through his writing, he has lifted the standard of discussion and deliberation in enhancing Australia's appreciation of Asia. Paul has been consistently the most perceptive observer and interpreter of Australia-Asia relations among the fourth estate over the past 25 years. The greater sophistication with which Australia now relates to the region has unquestionably been influenced significantly by Paul Kelly.

2004
Dr Harold Clough AO, OBE FTS - A pioneer in establishing business relations with Asia and investing in Indonesia through Clough Ltd, his understanding of business in Asia and his enthusiasm in promoting the benefits of continued Australia-Asia engagement, is an inspiration to future generations.

2003
Dr John Yu AC - A paediatrician and Australian of the Year in 1996, in recognition of his visionary leadership in building Australia's dynamic and multi-faceted relationship with Greater China.

2001/2
The Hon Gough Whitlam AC QC and Mrs Margaret Whitlam AO - Former Labor Prime Minister of Australia and his wife of nearly 60 years played a leading role in establishing the modern Australia-China relationship.

2000
Mr Bill Armstrong - Executive Director, Australian Volunteers International for 18 years. Mr Armstrong devoted more than 30 years to leading volunteer involvement in the Asian region.

1999
Stephen Fitzgerald AO - Professor Fitzgerald was appointed Australia's first Ambassador to the People's Republic of China and has contributed to Australia-Asia engagement.

1998
Professor John Pearn AM, RFD - Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health, Deputy Head of the Graduate School of Medicine, University of Queensland, and Surgeon-General of the Australian Defence Forces.

1997
Professor Walter Taylor - Professor Taylor, in association with colleagues in Thailand, pioneered research on plants used in traditional medicine in Asia, which have properties that relieve the symptoms of asthma. He devoted more than 30 years to nurturing scientists from Asia in their research.

1996
Dr George Tippett, AM - An anesthetist specialising in techniques for cataract surgery, Dr Tippett's work has been an invaluable contribution to the standard of health care provided in the Asian region.

1995
Professor Peter Drysdale - Executive Director of the Australia-Japan Research Centre and Professor at the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National University. Professor Drysdale made an outstanding contribution to the development of students and to research collaboration.

1994
Professor Francis Billson - Professor Billson, the inaugural Dunlop Asia Medallist, was an ophthalmic surgeon who dedicated much of hs career to alleviating the suffering caused by blindness in Bangladesh and elsewhere in South and Southeast Asia.

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For further information please contact;

The Program Manager, Dunlop Fellowships
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
Level 4 Sidney Myer Asia Centre
The University of Melbourne
Parkville Victoria 3010 Australia

Telephone: 613 8344 4800, Facsimile: 613 9347 1768