Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Medal
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The Dunlop Asialink 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 Asialink Medal's Selection Committee to evaluate nominations for the Medal:
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A substantial commitment to developing relations in a given field between Australians and people from one or more of the countries of Asia
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The presence of humanitarian qualities 'that go beyond the requirements of the profession/work itself'
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An enduring and sustained quality to the humanitarian aspects of the work undertaken
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Evidence of elements of self-sacrifice throughout their career
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Long term and career-spanning nature of their commitment to the region
Nomination
Nominations are requested in march and the closing date for receipt of nominations for the Dunlop Asialink 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 Asialink 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 Asialink Medalists
2010Professor Ross Garnaut
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Currently a distinguished Professor at the Australian National University and Vice Chancellor’s Fellow and Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Professor Ross Garnaut has been at the centre of major decision-making in Australia and our region for almost four decades. Well before Asia was an emphatic part of Australian policy consciousness, Professor Garnaut was developing economic cooperation across the Asia Pacific. From 1985 to 1988, Professor Garnaut was the Australian Ambassador to the People's Republic of China. In 1989, he completed a report for the Government, Australia and the Northeast Asian Ascendancy, better known as the Garnaut Report, which came to mark an historic point of change in terms of Australia’s Asian engagement. Read citation [pdf, 156kb, 2 pages] delivered by Philip Flood AO, distinguished diplomat and former Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, at The Asialink Chairman’s 20th Anniversary Dinner and 2010 Asialink Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Awards ceremony on 7 December 2010. |
Professor Nancy Viviani
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From as early as 1973 - the year the White Australia Policy was finally abolished - and continuing today, Professor Nancy Viviani’s work has reflected an aspiration and an optimism that Australia will “beat history” and avoid the racial tensions and conflict endemic in other multi-racial societies. Read full Citation [pdf, 92 kb, 3 pages] delivered by Vice Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Professor Glyn Davis, at the Asialink Chairman's Dinner on 1 December 2009. |
Richard A Woolcott AC
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Dick Woolott AC has had a long and distinguished contribution to Australia's relations with Asia. From an early stage in his career, Dick Woolcott became the face of Australian diplomacy. He was the Australian Ambassador to the United Nations from 1982 to 1988, and served as the President of the United Nations Security Council for Australia's term in November 1985. Woolcott also served as Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the most senior diplomatic posting in Australia, from 1988 to 1992. As DFAT Secretary, he was involved in the establishment of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Read citation [pdf, 64 kb, 2 pages |
Tim Fischer AC
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The former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Trade and the former leader of the National Party established lasting relationships in Asia through good times and the bad, such as the Asian economic crisis. He took a special interest in Thailand and Bhutan, promoting their interests and developing strong ties. After retirement from politics, Mr Fischer maintained his links with Asia as the chairman of Tourism Australia until June 2007. |
Sister Mary Theodore OAM
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The 2006 Asialink Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop Asialink 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. Read citation [pdf, 92 kb, 2 pages]
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
Professor 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.
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.
For further information please contact:
The Program Manager, Dunlop Fellowships
The Asialink Centre
Level 4, Sidney Myer Asia Centre
The University of Melbourne
Parkville VIC 3010
Australia
Telephone: 613 8344 4800, Facsimile: 613 9347 1768