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Service to the Association
The Service to the Association Award is granted
by the Association to members in recognition of
ongoing, valuable and voluntary service to the
Association at either a National or Branch level.
In 2017, the Association recognised two highly
deserving members of the Association, Maureen
Liddy and Leanne Sorbello.
Maureen Liddy
Maureen was nominated for the Service to the
Association Award for her extended contribution
and leadership on the Queensland Branch
Continuing Professional Development Working
Party over many years.
Maureen has provided leadership and sustained
support, at a Branch level. Acting as a fantastic
mentor for the Branch Executive and new
members joining the Branch, Maureen’s efforts
ensure that the work of the Branch is carried on
into the future.
The Service to the Association award is in
recognition of Maureen’s dedicated and
significantly productive service to the Association
and in particular the Queensland Branch.
Leanne Sorbello
Leanne is a long-standing committed member
of the Queensland Branch of Speech Pathology
Australia.
Leanne has played a key role in the
Communications and Public Awareness Working
Group, undertaking the role of co-leader for a
number of years and contributing many hours to
Speech Pathology Australia.
Leanne is a constant supporter and advocate for
speech pathologists and clients.
The Service to the Association award is in
recognition of Leanne’s dedication and significant
productive service to the Association and in
particular the Queensland Branch.
Fellowship
Fellowship of Speech Pathology Australia is one
of the highest public professional honours the
Association awards to a member demonstrating
outstanding, significant and sustained
contribution to the speech pathology profession.
In 2017 the Association was proud to bestow
Fellowship on four very worthy members, Dr
Elise Baker, Associate Professor Bronwyn
Davidson, Associate Professor Patricia Eadie
and Dr Belinda Kenny.
Dr Elise Baker
Dr Elise Baker was nominated for Fellowship for
her commitment to research and scholarship,
her passion for teaching and learning, and
her contribution to the profession of speech
pathology in Australia.
Dr Baker has demonstrated a senior level of
teaching experience as a senior lecturer at The
Members’ achievements recognised
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WERE EXTREMELY PROUD TO PRESENT AWARDS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES AT THE
2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD IN SYDNEY. THE BOARD’S APPRECIATION GOES TO THE MANY PEOPLE WHO
TOOK THE TIME TO RESEARCH AND PREPARE THE NOMINATIONS THAT ASSIST THE ASSOCIATION IN RECOGNISING
SOME OF OUR OUTSTANDING COLLEAGUES.
Association news
Early Career Award
The Early Career Award is granted by the Association to an early career practising member in
recognition of ongoing, valuable and voluntary service to the Association at either a National or
Branch level. Speech Pathology Australia was pleased to award this prize to Anne Huang and Ruth
Hawtree.
Anne Huang
Anne has been a very enthusiastic and involved member of the Queensland Branch as a Student
Representative for the University of Queensland and now a Branch Committee member. Anne
initiated and manages technology to link members across the state.
Anne has co-led the Advocacy Working Group, led a Branch Advocacy forum and initiated
Queensland focused advocacy projects. Anne is congratulated on her highly active, skilful and
committed efforts to the Association.
Ruth Hawtree
As a student representative for Griffith University, Ruth enthusiastically engaged student members on
the Queensland Branch. Ruth is now an Advocacy Working Party co-leader initiating three projects
in the areas of Advocacy that reflect the priorities of Queensland members. These projects have
required detailed planning and organisation of others. The Early Career award is in recognition of
Ruth’s strong commitment to the Association.
Anne Huang
Ruth Hawtree
Leanne Sorbello