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History
'The John Curtin Medal is awarded by Curtin University to people who have exhibited John Curtin's qualities of vision, leadership and community service and who have made a significant contribution in their chosen field.' (https://johncurtin.curtin.edu.au/medal/)
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'The John Curtin Medal is named after the Right Honourable John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia from 1941 to 1945, who is recognised as one of Australia's greatest statesmen. The John Curtin Medal is awarded by Curtin University of Technology to people who have exhibited John Curtin's qualities of vision, leadership and community service and who have made a significant contribution in their chosen field.' Source: www.johncurtin.curtin.edu.au(Sighted 06/02/2008).
Latest Winners / Recipients
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Year: 2015
joint winner Angus Wallam with Mr Ezzard Flowers for the repatriation of the Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup artworks to Australia in May 2013. -
Year: 2009
winner Pat Dodsonfor his vision of Australia as one that is reconciled with and inclusive of all its members, particularly the nation's Indigenous peoples.
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Year: 2008
winner Marie Joan Winch for working tirelessly to improve Indigenous primary health care in Western Australia. -
Year: 2007
winner Dennis Eggington for hisvision of social justice for Aboriginal people based on fundamental human rights and a 'fair go' for all.
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Year: 2001
winner Barry Jones Barry Jones has been a teacher, lawyer and Member of Parliament, and in each role he has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to science. He is a strong and powerful advocate for scientific research and development.winner John Embling with Heather Pilcher for devoted the last 25 years to helping young people who are victims of homelessness, drugs, racism, abuse and violence.
Works About this Award
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Father of Reconciliation Picks Up Curtin Medal 2009 single work column
— Appears in: National Indigenous Times , 15 October vol. 8 no. 188 2009; (p. 10) -
Dodson Wins Medal 2009 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 21 October no. 462 2009; (p. 26) -
Dodson Honoured for Vision, Leadership 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 10 October 2009; (p. 12)
