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 2019
70 year award
PYLE, Graham
60 year award
BOWIE, Anne
BREENE, Robert
CLEMITSON, Joy
HARBORT, Laurie
HAWKES, June
HOLMES, Carmel
JONES, Olwyn
NELSON, Norma
SAMUELS, Zechariah
SIMONDS, Raymond
SNOW, Garun
STOCKS, Alan
STOW, Sandra
THEAKER, Patricia
WARNER, Ann
WRIGHT, Margaret
50 year award
ALLETAG, Nicola
BAILEY, Evlyn
BRUGGEMANN, Ian
CAVENAGH, John
COLLINS, Lynette
DAVIDSON, Victoria
HUNGERFORD, Thomas
LAVARING, Maria
LAYCOCK, Royce
MANOLAS, Patricia
McCALLUM, Louise
MOORE, Alma
RICHARDSON, Naomi
THOMSON, Janene