Awarded in recognition of his/her outstanding contribution to the Association and the Chiropractic Profession in Australia.
Dr Dein Vindigni
Dr Dein Vindigni is recognised for his sustained leadership in research, education and community health. He co-designed the 2025 Digital Health Hub Rehabilitation Project, upskilling more than 200 health workers and supporting over 5,000 treatments across Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Cambodia and Tanzania, with the program now expanding across Indonesia and being adapted for First Nations communities. He has advanced major public-health and evidence-informed initiatives, contributed to 12 chapters in a recent Springer Nature volume, and will soon establish Timor-Leste’s first chiropractic programme. This award recognises his leadership, innovation and service to the profession and community.
2025
Dr Andrea Huddleston
Dr Andrea Huddleston is recognised for her leadership in women’s health and integrative chiropractic care. She has completed postgraduate studies, building a strong clinical reputation in hormonal health, fertility and overall wellbeing. Andrea presents at seminars and conferences, and began teaching a Diploma in women’s health for chiropractors last year. She is active in public education through accessible channels, including her podcast and guest appearances on the ACA podcast – helping women understand their bodies and make informed choices. Her nomination highlights advanced clinical expertise, patient-centred care, and her role as a visible, trusted advocate for contemporary chiropractic practice.
2025
Recipients
2024 – Dr Patrick Sim
2023 – Dr Susan Ferguson
2022 – Dr Luke Nelson
2021 – Dr Bill Hayward
2020 – Dr Joan van Rotterdam
2019 – Dr Genevieve Keating
2018 – Dr Michael Shobbrook
2017 – Dr Bettina Tornatora
2016 – Dr Peter Garbutt
2015 – Dr Angela Todd
2014 – Dr Craig Moore
2013 – Dr Lyndon Woods
2012 – Dr Greg Taylor
2011 – Dr Angus Pyke
2010 – Dr Bronwyn McNamara
2009 – Associate Professor Brian Nook
2008 – Dr Jennifer Barham-Floreani
2007 – Dr Phillip Ebrall
2006 – Dr Paula Stacey-Thomas
2005 – Dr Anthony Coxon
2004 – Dr Phillip Donato
2003 – Dr Peter Cowie
2002 – Dr Dennis Richards