Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop medal and lectures
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership in Australia-Asia relations.
The Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asia Awards program was established to:
- promote Sir Edward's vision for peace and prosperity in the region through people-to-people exchange and interaction;
- recognise and reward excellence and the potential for excellence in individuals committed to tangibly enhancing Australia-Asia relations; and
- establish and expand networks between a growing number of Asia-capable Australians in Australia and the region.
Our annual Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Asialink Dinner took place on Thursday 2 November 2023 in Sydney.
The Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asialink Dinner is Asialink’s signature event celebrating achievements in advancing Australia’s engagement with Asia.
The highlight of the evening is the awarding of the Dunlop Asialink Medal, presented each year to an individual for outstanding achievement in improving Australia-Asia relations and enhancing the quality of life in the region.
The 2023 Dunlop Medallist is John McCarthy AO. You can read the citation for John given by Peter Varghese, and John's remarks here.
This year the annual Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Asia Lecture was delivered by Mr Adam Liaw, celebrity cook, writer, broadcaster, and former judge of the Asian-Australian Leadership Awards.
Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asia Medal
Presented to an Australian who has shown long-term commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the region and improving Australia-Asia relations. Candidates for this award are nominated annually and the medal is awarded at the annual Dunlop Asialink Lecture.
Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asia Lectures
Encourages eminent Australians and Asians to present their vision for Australia-Asia relations into the 21st century and to commemorate the life and vision of Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop.