"Thank You" Day Awards 2007
430 of Australia’s health and medical researchers, business leaders,
corporate and government leaders attended the “Thank You” Day Awards
Dinner at the National Gallery International Victoria, Melbourne on Tuesday,
20 November 2007 to celebrate the achievements of six individuals and
organisations that have helped further research in Australia through
corporate giving, philanthropy or advocacy.
Download the Dinner program to find out more.
The 2007 “Thank You” Day Award recipients for 2007 were:
Celebrity Advocacy Award: Ms Lisa Wilkinson nominated by
the National Breast Cancer Foundation for helping to raise awareness
for the much needed funds to support vital research into breast cancer.
National Health and Medical Research Council Health Research
in Media Award: Ms Carol Nader was nominated by the ORYGEN
Research Centre for her balanced journalism covering a wide range of
health issues.
Leadership in Corporate Giving Award: Wesfarmers was nominated
by the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) for
their long term commitment, vision and culture of corporate philanthropy
to medical research. Over a period of five years, Western Australian based
Wesfarmers has injected $5 million into the research activities being
conducted by WAIMR.
Victorian Government Leadership and Innovation Award:
Professor John Coghlan AO was nominated by the Menzies
Research Institute for his contribution to health and medical research
during his illustrious career in leadership roles with the Menzies
Foundation, his forty year association with the Howard Florey Institute
and his twenty-five year involvement with the National Health and
Medical Research Council.
Macquarie Group Foundation Great Australian Philanthropy Award:
Mr Frank P Lowy AC was nominated by the Victor Chang Cardiac
Research Institute (VCCRI) and the Save Sight Foundation for his continual
work in raising awareness of the importance of health and medical research
and his direct contributions through Westfield to various philanthropic causes
including VCCRI and the Save Sight Institute.
MBF Australia Lifetime Achievement Award:
Mr Ken Roberts, AM FRACP was nominated by the Royal Australasian
College of Physicians (RACP) and the Prince Henry Institute of Medical
Research for his tireless contribution in establishing philanthropic partnerships
for RACP which has raised millions of dollars and his lifetime dedication to
supporting medical research and advancement in Australia.
Click here to find out about the 2009 "Thank You" Day Awards Cocktail Party
"Thank You" Day Awards 2008
Thursday, 27 November, Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney
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