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AAABG Vol 15 HELEN NEWTON TURNER MEDAL TRUST The Helen Newton Turner Medal Trust was established in 1993 following an anonymous donation to the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit. The Helen Newton Turner Medal is awarded to provide encouragement and inspiration to those engaged in animal genetics. The Medal is named after Dr Helen Newton Turner whose career with CSIRO was dedicated to research into the genetic improvement of sheep for wool production. The Medallist is chosen by Trustees from the ranks of those persons who have made an outstanding contribution to genetic improvement of Australian livestock. The first recipient of the Helen Newton Turner in 1994 was Associate Professor John James, followed by Dr Laurie Piper in 1995. The recipient of the Medal is invited to deliver an Oration on a topical subject of his/her own choice. The Oration of the 2001 Medal recipient, Dr Garth Carnaby , is reproduced in these proceedings. Trustees of the Helen Newton Turner Trust are: � � � � � Dr Kevin Sheridan, Director-General, NSW Agriculture (Chairman) Professor Keith Entwistle, Dean of The Sciences, University of New England Dr Bill Gee, representing the National Farmers' Federation Dr Scott Dolling, representing the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics Dr Hans Graser, Director, Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, NSW Agriculture MEDALLISTS 1994 1995 1997 1998 1999 2001 J.W. James L.R. Piper J. Litchfield J.S.F. Barker C.W. Sandilands G.A. Carnaby x