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Dorothy Shaw Deaf Australian of the Year Award

The Deaf Australian of the Year Award (formerly called the Deaf Achiever Award) was established in memory of Dorothy Shaw, OAM, founding President of AAD.

Dorothy was a tireless worker for Deaf rights in Australia and was honoured by the Federal Government for her achievements with an Order of Australia Medal in 1989.

2006 Deaf Australian of the Year winner: Ms. Katrina Parker; "The main natter I receive from the well wishers, was that I am the first South Australian to receive this prestigious award since its inception in 1991 to honour and in memory of Dorothy Shaw.; Though I have never met Dorothy personally I feel that we, in the Deaf Community, should feel proud that we all can contribute one kind or another to enrich the lives of ALL Deaf people. I encourage you all to continue your community contributions however big or small."; See Previous Award Winners for more information about each achiever.

2006 Deaf Australian Youth of the Year winner: There was no award for Deaf Australian Youth of the Year in 2006.; See Previous Youth Award Winners for more information about each achiever.