DEDICATEES
2009 – Frank Fenner
A scientist with a distinguished career in Virology, Frank Fenner‘s two greatest achievements are cited as overseeing the eradication of Smallpox and the control of Australia’s rabbit plague through the introduction of the Myxoma Virus.
2007 – Elliott Johnston
Committed to the pursuit of justice for all under the law and to achieving equality for all before the law, Elliott Johnston is recognised as a leader through his determination and commitment to upholding the values expressed in the Judicial Oath – to do right to all manner of people according to law, without fear or affection, favour or ill will.
2005 – Basil Hetzel
A Medical Scientist, Public Health Advocate, Educator and Global Citizen, Basil Hetzel’s career has been marked by innovation and collaboration; he is an indefatigable advocate for public health. He has made a major contribution to understanding Iodine Deficiency, a major cause of Goitre and Cretinism.
2003 – Lowitja O’Donoghue
Making unparalleled contributions to Australian public life especially in Aboriginal health and reconciliation, Lowitja O’Donoghue’s list of achievements is huge, as is her contribution to policy and debate for her people and the nation as a whole. She is Professorial Fellow at Flinders University and Patron, Trustee and Board Member for an array of Institutions and Programmes.
2001 – Hugh Stretton
Historian, Economist, Thinker and Public Intellectual, Hugh Stretton has made an exemplary contribution to the civic, intellectual and moral life of South Australia and Australia. A teacher of Modern History and Economics, he has written primarily about Town Planning, Housing Policy and the Social Science methods of explaining complex historical processes.
