Kellion Awards
In 1984, Diabetes Queensland responded to a proposal by Dr
Alan Stocks to recognise and commemorate Australians who have lived
with diabetes for 50, 60 and 70 years or more. The Kellion awards
were named after the late Mr Claude Kellion.
Mr Kellion made an outstanding contribution towards diabetes in
Australia following the untimely death of his son John in September
1972. At just 38 years of age, John died as a result of
complications of diabetes. His father was dismayed by the lack of
research into the condition and decided to set up the Kellion
Diabetes Foundation. For many years, this foundation was the only
private source of funding for diabetes research in Australia.
A more recent addition to the Kellion Victory Medal Scheme is
the Kellion Carer's Award, which recognises years of love,
dedication and support by a carer. Having diabetes affects and
involves the whole family, and a carer plays a major role in
assisting those with diabetes to live a more satisfying life.
Apply for a Kellion
Diabetes Queensland presents Kellion awards every year. You can
apply for a medal, or nominate someone you know by downloading the
appropriate form.
Kellion Honour
Roll 2018
75 year award
NORRIS, Harold
70 year award
ALLARDYCE, Edward
BRAUN, Heinrich
60 year award
ANDRISKE, Beryl
BECKETT, Mervyn
BRAUN, Heinrich
DEAMBROGIO, Myrtle
DIGMAN, Ross
FISHER, Gwendoline
GILL, Robert
HOOD, Noel
JEFFERY, Lorraine
JONES, Stephen
LETHLEAN, Beryl
MEALE, Camele
NIELSON, Brian
PRENZLER, Desley
QUILLIAM, Judith
RAWLINS, Noela
RENWICK, Nancy
SRBECKY, Lynette
50 year award
BOWDEN, Frederick
BRAUN, Heinrich
CORNISH, Jane
EVANS, Bruce
FARINA, Leonard
GEE, David
GIBBS, Jeffrey
GUTHRIE, John
HANDLEY, Jennifer
HILDER, Julie
JOHNSTONE, William
KING, Desley
KIRWAN, Terrence
LANDMAN, Juliana
LANGBRIDGE, David
LISSA, Susanne
McKELLAR, Yvette
NELSON, Parker
OAG, Donald
PARK, Timothy
RAWLINS, Noela
SCHWERIN, Albert
SMYTH, Jeanette
TALTY, Graham
TURPIN, Richard
WHYTE, Colin