Named Research Awards
A named research award is a meaningful way to honour someone important to you while helping support the next generation of melanoma researchers.
Your award could recognise a loved one, celebrate a family legacy, or reflect your own commitment to melanoma research. The name you choose will be connected to research that is helping us better understand, prevent, detect and treat melanoma.
We work with you to create an award that reflects what matters to you, including the name and area of research you would like to support.
As the award is granted, we will keep you connected with the researcher and their work, so you can see how your support is helping Australian research move forward.
Naming opportunities are available for gifts of $20,000 and over. If you would like to discuss a named award, please reach out to our Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager, Isobel: isobel@melanomaresearch.com.au
Named Research Awards

A Legacy of Helping Others: Remembering Maureen Ellen James
The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation is honoured to recognise the extraordinary legacy of Maureen Ellen James (1951–2025), whose generous gift will help advance melanoma research and improve outcomes for Australians affected by melanoma for years to come. Maureen Ellen James Maureen was many things throughout her life: a businesswoman, major

Honouring a Giving Spirit: The John Walter Holland Memorial Award
The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) is proud to announce the 2026 John Walter Holland Memorial Award, created through a generous bequest from the late John Walter Holland. John Walter Holland John passed away shortly after celebrating his 90th birthday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service, and community contribution. A carpenter and

LEK Consulting Named Awards Driving Progress in Melanoma Research
The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generous support of LEK Consulting, whose commitment to advancing melanoma research has made a meaningful impact through the funding of named research awards in both 2022 and 2023. These awards have supported innovative projects aimed at improving the diagnosis and understanding of

Warren Meanwell Melanoma Research Grant
The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation is honoured to announce the inaugural Warren Meanwell Melanoma Research Grant, awarded in 2022 and 2023. This prestigious grant supports an outstanding melanoma research project focused on improving outcomes for people affected by melanoma. Warren Meanwell was a father, sportsman, adventurer, business entrepreneur, and passionate