Monash Medal 2013

The Monash Medal is awarded annually in recognition of the core values of Sir John Monash – Leadership, Integrity and Service - to a recipient who is judged to exemplify these values.

In 2013 the Monash Medal was presented to Dr Fiona Wood AM for her outstanding Leadership, Integrity and Service, contributing to the Australian community and beyond throughout her life and career as a leading Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Researcher specialising in the fields of burn care, trauma, scar reconstruction and scarless healing a leading international researcher, clinician and advocate for youth mental health reform.

Jeffrey V. Rosenfeld AM, our third Monash Medalist, presented the 2013 Monash Medal after President Keith McNeil read the citation.

Fiona then addressed the meeting telling us of the challenges of Leadership, Integrity and Service faced in bringing about innovative change in the fields of burn care, trauma, scar reconstruction and scarless healing.

 Background To The Award

General Sir John Monash, a Founding Member of the Rotary Club of Melbourne and of Rotary in Australia, was the second RCM President - 1922-23.

His significant Military career as the first Australian Commander of all Australian Forces in WW1 culminated with his detailed innovative planning for the Battle of Amiens which led to winning the War.

His military career was matched by his civilian community contribution to the life of Melbourne, Victoria and Australia both before and after WW1 included:

• Civil Engineer, Bridge Builder, Rail Construction, Harbour Trust, Water Supply, Electricity Supply;
• Graduate in Arts and Law; Doctorate of Engineering;
• Legal/Engineering work in Vic, NSW, Qld, and WA;
• Chair of the SEC - responsible for electrification of Victoria;
• Central figure in planning, design, construction and establishing The Shrine of Remembrance 1921-31;
• Founding Member of RCM, and so, of Rotary in Australia;
• President – Victorian Institute of Engineers;
• Vice Chancellor of The University of Melbourne 1923-31;
• Prominent role in developing the Boy Scout Movement;
• Chair of Royal Commission into 1923 Police Strike.

Sir John Monash is an acknowledged model of leadership, integrity, community service and personal achievement for all Australians.

The Monash Medal is awarded annually in recognition of the core values of Sir John Monash – Leadership, Integrity and Service - to a recipient who is judged to exemplify these values.