St Michael's Medallion awarded to Paul Hemsworth

As a part of St Michael’s day, each year St Michael’s Uniting Church in Melbourne, presents two “St Michael’s Medallions.” The award is designed to recognise their work in the prevention of violence, trauma and destructiveness or the promotion of growth, health and well-being. 
This year the two recipients were Dr Helen McCraken and Prof Paul Hemsworth. Helen McCraken is currently the Senior Veterinarian at Melbourne Zoo. Helen is recognised as an authority on the diagnosis and management of mycobacterial infections in zoo animals, and has produced many important studies on animal disease and medicine. 
Prof Hemsworth is the director of the Animal Welfare Science Centre. He has built a research career studying the behaviour and welfare of farm and companion animals, particularly examining the influence of the social and physical environment on farm animal behaviour.