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Miss Mary Wesson D.B.O.(T) was a British orthoptist who had a great affinity with Australian orthoptists and a respect for our professional ability and development. The OA received a generous donation from Mary and the Mary Wesson Award was established so that any member could be honoured and remembered for their outstanding contribution to the profession.
Members and fellows of the OA are eligible to receive the Mary Wesson Award. The specific contribution for which the award is granted may be in the field of either:
- education
- research
- administration
- clinical practice
- or may comprise several of these areas of expertise
The inaugural award was presented in 1983. The award may be given every three years at the discretion of the Council of the OA. The form of presentation is at the discretion of the Awards Committee.
Recipients:
1983 Diana Craig
1986 Neryla Jolly
1989 Not awarded
1992 Kerry Fitzmaurice
1995 Margaret Doyle
1998 Not awarded
2001 Heather Pettigrew
2004 Ann Macfarlane
2008 Julie Barbour
2010 Elaine Cornell
Nominations
The name and supportive documentation of any member or fellow to be proposed should be sent to the Awards Convenor.
Documentation should include
- supportive evidence in the area/areas mentioned above
- curriculum vitae of the proposed person
- Proposers are responsible for the presentation of the nominees case as the Awards Committee will present this information to the Council of the OA and it is on this presentation that the decision depends.
Please forward nomination to : Sue Silveira, Awards Convenor
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