Meritorious Service Award

Awarded to a chiropractor or individual for:

  • their commitment to the Profession (members and non-members)
  • their commitment to the Association (members only)

Recipients

2025
Dr Dawn Dane

Dr Dawn Dane, Head of Course at CQUniversity (2018–2025), has been instrumental in expanding the chiropractic program and developing diverse, meaningful student experiences. Through her leadership, collaboration, and strong professional partnerships, she has enhanced the program’s quality and reach, leaving a lasting impact on chiropractic education and the profession as a whole.

2025
Dr Barrett Losco

Dr Barrett Losco has made a lasting impact on chiropractic education through his leadership at Murdoch University. As Senior Lecturer and Program Lead, he modernised the curriculum, elevated student engagement, and expanded clinical and learning opportunities. His work has strengthened both the educational pathway and the profession, leaving a legacy that will benefit future cohorts of chiropractors.

2025
Dr Paul Noone

Dr Paul Noone is recognised for his long-standing leadership in chiropractic, particularly in neurology and healthy ageing. With a PhD and DACNB credentials, he became the first international Carrick lecturer outside the USA, mentored many DACNB candidates, delivered ACC’s first neurology lectures, and advanced research on balance and fall risk to improve patient care.

2024

Dr Julie Uren
Dr Michael Portelli

2023

Dr Ashley Dent
Dr Terry Crisp
Dr Paula Stacey-Thomas
Dr Erin McDermott

2022

Dr John de Voy
Dr Peter Cowie

2019

Dr Peter Rome
Dr Phillip Devereaux
Dr Adam Smith
Dr Matthew Fisher

2018

Dr Susan Ferguson
Dr Braddon Atkinson
Dr Joan Van Rotterdam

2017

Dr Mario Stefano

2016

Dr Lorenzo Campagna
Dr Craig Matthews
Dr Travis Smith

2015

Dr Genevieve Keating
Dr Phillip Bolton
Dr Stephen Crean
Dr Paul Bergamo

2014

Dr Ari Diskin

2010

Dr Anthony O’Reilly

2008

Dr Gary Roberts

2007

Dr Stefan Pallister

2006

Ms Kathleen Stacey

2005

Dr John Sweaney

1999

Dr Ari Diskin

1998

Dr Robert C Scott
Dr Mary Ann Chance
Dr Rolf Peters
Ms Krystina Brown

1995

Professor Jennifer Jamison
Professor Edwin C Webb
Ms Terry Deane