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Research Australia Awards 2010
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Government House, Sydney
For the past eight years the prestigious Research Australia Awards have recognised, celebrated and rewarded the inspirational leaders and innovators, philanthropists, advocates and researchers that contribute to improving the health and lives of all Australians. Their success stories motivate and inspire others and helps raise the profile of health and medical research in the community.
This year this prestigious event will be held at Government House, Sydney on Thursday, 25 November 2010 and will be hosted by Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales. The invitation only event will be attended by leaders in research, government, industry and the philanthropic sector.
Nominations have now closed but Sponsorship Opportunities are still available.
We invite you to join us as a sponsor – A$15,000 (plus GST).
Why sponsor a Research Australia Award?
- Align your brand with an event that is synonymous with prestige,
dedication and commitment to the Health and Medical Research Community.
- Build awareness and join an alliance of over 170 partners in the
Health and Medical Research community including leading research
organisations, academic institutions, philanthropy, community special
interest groups, peak industry bodies, biotechnology and pharmaceutical
companies, small businesses and corporate Australia.
- Broaden your business networks by providing good-will and opportunities for collaboration.
- Be the memorable name behind a memorable night.
Marketing Benefits:
- Exclusive naming rights to a Research Australia Award
- Brand placement and recognition at the Awards
- Logo on all promotional material
- One page full colour advertisement in the Awards Program
- Presentation of the Award on the night
- Media coverage
- Complimentary tickets to the Awards
Download Research Australia Awards Sponsorship Proposal 2010 or contact kandy.musgrave@researchaustralia.org or T: (02) 9295 8546.
Sponsorship Update: We thank Macquarie Group Foundation for their
continued support of the Great Australian Philanthropy Award and
Griffith University for their continued support of the Discovery Awards.
Award Categories
Griffith University Discovery Award for an early career researcher (no more than five years past PhD) whose paper/patent/discovery has already demonstrated its importance or impact. The Discovery Award was introduced in 2008 and recipients include Dr Jeff Holst and Dr Sarah Whittle. This award has been kindly supported by Griffith University since 2008.
Macquarie Group Foundation Great Australian Philanthropy Award recognises personal philanthropic donations over a period of time by an individual or family to health and medical research. Recipients have included Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, AC, DBE, Lady Mary Fairfax, The Myer Family, Carlo Salteri AC, Mr. Frank Lowy AC, Judy and Jack Gibson OAM and Mr Clive Berghofer AM. This award has kindly been supported by the Macquarie Group Foundation since 2007.
Leadership and Innovation Award for an individual or organisation that has shown exceptional leadership and/or innovation towards making health and medical research a higher national priority. Recipients have included The Hon. Bob Carr, The Hon. John Brumby, Sir Gus Nossal, AC, CBE, Professor Fiona Stanley AC and Professor Joseph Sambrook.
Leadership in Corporate Giving Award recognises and fosters involvement of Australian businesses, both small and large, in advancing health and medical research in Australia. Recipients have included Channel Seven Perth, Coco’s Fresh Food Market, Estee Lauder, L.J. Hooker, Wesfarmers Ltd, Pfizer Australia and the Macquarie Group Foundation.
Advocacy Award recognises an Australian from either the Health and Medical Research Community, media, celebrity or a member of the community that has raised community awareness about the benefits of health and medical research and the need for increased funding. Some of the recipients have included Dr James O Little AO, Professor Ian Hickie AM, Sarah Murdoch and Ricky Ponting.
Research Australia Lifetime Achievement Award honors a significant lifetime commitment to supporting and promoting health and medical research. Recipients have included Susan Alberti AM, Sir Bruce Watson AC, The Hon. Neville Wran AC and Elaine Henry OAM.
View DVD's and highlights from past awards
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Mr Frank Lowy AC, Macquarie Group Foundation
Great Australian Philanthropy Award, 2008
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Award Winners 2009: Clive Berghofer AM, Dr Sarah
Whittle, Prof. Joe Sambrook, Elaine Henry OAM,
Prof. Ian Hickie AM, Julie White (Macquarie Group Foundation)
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2009 Awards: Dr Chris Roberts, Chairman,
Research Australia, Elaine Henry OAM (Lifetime
Achievement Award), Sue Murray, National Breast
Cancer Foundation
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Max Walker, Cricketer, Writer and TV Personality
in action as MC of the 2009 Awards, BMW Edge,
Melbourne
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