Celebrating the life of a

food industry visionary

D

r Susan Nelle

With your support we are planning to establish a

Susan V. Nelle Churchill Fellowship as an enduring reminder of her exceptional contribution to the

food industry and higher education in South Australia.

The Trust continues to find organisations and people of goodwill who wish to support passionate Australians who are striving

for excellence through sponsoring a Churchill Fellowship, donating to the Trust or leaving a bequest.

A high level of visibility and credibility is associated with the sponsorship of a Churchill Fellowship.

If you would like to help establish a Churchill Fellowship in honour of Dr Susan V. Nelle you can easily make a donation of any amount

you are comfortable with securely online at https://fundraise.giveeasy.org/campaigns/dr-susan-nelle/

For donations of $500 or more you can contact the Churchill Trust directly on 02 6247 8333 or email adam.davey@churchilltrust.com.au

to make suitable arrangements.

The Trust is recognised as a not-for-profit organisation by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Bequests and donations are

fully tax deductible to fund a Churchill Fellowship.

Benefits of Sponsorship and Making a BequestThe Winston Churchill Memorial Trust continues to find organisations and people of goodwill who wish to support passionate Australians who are striving for excellence.

For many years now the Churchill Trust has welcomed sponsorships from appropriate organisations and individuals who wish to have their name and reputation associated with Sir Winston Churchill and the work and the innovative and inspiring work of Churchill Fellows.

A high level of visibility and credibility is associated with the sponsorship of a Churchill Fellowship. This can generate very positive publicity for the organisation or individual sponsor, positioning them within the Australian community as very practical and altruistic supporters of innovation in Australia.

Alternatively, a direct bequest can also be made to the Trust.

The Trust is recognised as a not-for-profit organisation by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Bequests and donations are fully tax deductible to fund a Churchill Fellowship.

Sponsorship CostsA one-off sponsored Churchill Fellowship costs $26,000.

Some sponsors have continued their sponsorship for many years at the yearly rate and others have elected to have a Fellowship named in perpetuity at a one-off cost. Under other agreed arrangements sponsors can choose to fund a Fellowship biennially or every four years. The frequency of award can be determined by the sponsor.

The Trust ensures that all contributions made by a sponsor provide funding for the Fellowship costs only. All administrative costs are already provided for by the investment returns of the Trust.

Choosing the Topic of your FellowshipSponsored Fellowships can have any purpose or topic for study or investigation as long as there will be a benefit to Australian society through sharing the Fellowship findings. The description of the Fellowship purpose is determined by the sponsor in consultation with the Churchill Trust. Alternatively, the topic of the Fellowship can be left open and be awarded by the Trust after successful applications are assessed by the Board.

Form of BequestThe following simple form of bequest may be adapted for use by persons intending to benefit the Trust either through a donation or through their Wills:

“I GIVE the sum of (insert the actual amount in words and figures) of my Estate to The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (ACN 008 445 707) of 30 Balmain Crescent, Acton, ACT 2601, to be applied for the purposes of the Trust free of all duty and I DIRECT that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or Senior Executive Officer of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust be accepted as a sufficient discharge to my Executors.”

or“I GIVE (the whole or the residue or percentage) of my Estate to The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (ACN 008 445 707) of 30 Balmain Crescent, Acton, ACT 2601, to be applied for the

purposes of the Trust free of all duty and I DIRECT that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or Senior Executive Officer of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust be accepted as a sufficient discharge to my Executors.”

Contact UsIf you would like to take advantage of the unique opportunity to sponsor a Fellowship or would like to make a bequest to the Trust please contact our Chief Executive Officer on 02 6247 8333 or email adam.davey@churchilltrust.com.au Rewarding Australians Striving for Excellence

How you can contribute

Sponsorship opportunities

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust was formed in 1965 with the principal objective of perpetuating and honouring Sir Winston Churchill’s memory by the awarding of ‘Churchill Fellowships’.

Churchill Fellowships provide opportunities for Australians from all walks of life to travel overseas to conduct research in their chosen field that is not readily available in Australia. They also reward proven achievement of talented and deserving Australians with further opportunity in their pursuit of excellence for the enrichment of Australian society.

The Churchill Trust’s success is directly attributable to the achievements of our Fellows – over 4,000 of Australia’s best and brightest. Their projects are extremely diverse, invariably innovative and are the result of extra endeavour in the search for excellence. These are the hallmarks of a Churchill Fellow.

No prescribed qualifications are required to apply for a Churchill Fellowship and the subject of projects is limitless provided a benefit to Australia is evident and a willingness to share the research findings with the Australian community is displayed.

Churchill Fellowships are prestigious awards that are generously funded to support overseas travel for 4-8weeks, including airfares, accommodation and living expenses. The average value is $26,000.

It is important to realise that the Churchill Fellows themselves are ordinary Australians – with extraordinary abilities and aspirations. A glance through our comprehensive database of Fellows will quickly confirm this (by visiting www.churchilltrust.com.au) as will the topics of their Fellowships.

Dr Susan Nelle

With your support we are planning to establish a Susan V. Nelle Churchill Fellowship as an enduring reminder of her exceptional contribution to the food industry and higher education in South Australia.

The Fellowships will provide South Australians with an amazing opportunity to follow their passion and travel the world to investigate innovative ways to advance our food and beverage industry.

The moment Dr Susan Nelle arrived in Australia, in the late 1980s, she knew it was where she belonged. American by birth, Susan loved the straight-forward, laconic nature of Australians.

She quickly learned that by engaging with and gaining the trust of the ‘locals’ she could continue doing what she enjoyed most – helping individuals, organisations and industries to strategically grow and develop.

It was in South Australia that Susan found her true community, professionally and personally. Susan was appointed as Executive Director of Food for the Future (later renamed Food South Australia) in 1999, where she created a genuine industry- government partnership aimed at stimulating growth within the food industry through innovation, regional food and market development programs.

Susan’s approach was based on the concept of harnessing the expertise of leading food companies to partner with government to drive growth in South Australia’s food industry.

This represented a new paradigm of joint industry-government engagement focused on openness, mutual respect, integrity and a commitment towards shared values and development outcomes.

Susan regularly travelled to rural areas such as the Barossa Valley to engage, inspire, and give voice to emerging regional food groups and artisan producers.

Susan introduced the Premier’s Food Awards in 1999 to recognise and foster excellence throughout the industry. And she was instrumental in establishing The Food Export Centre in the premises of Business SA. She fostered a commitment to excellence and achievement and brought courage to her role in challenging traditional thinking and the rigid structures within government and industry.

Increasingly, Susan’s leadership and achievements were being recognized at the national level. In 2001 she won Gourmet Traveller magazine’s Jaguar Award for Innovation in Food and, in 2002 was a finalist in the South Australian Telstra Business Woman of the Year.

Susan’s ongoing contribution to Australia’s food industry saw her work as Managing Director of the National Food Industry Strategy in Canberra and as a Senior Research Fellow with the Australian Innovation Centre (University of Tasmania) and the Centre for Global Food and Resources (University of Adelaide).

Unfortunately, shortly after her return to Australia, Susan was diagnosed with cancer for the second time. But, in her trademark style, she continued to live life to the fullest.

In addition to lecturing, she was cast in The Peach Season, a University of Adelaide Theatre Guild production, and she regularly competed in dragon boat races with a team from ‘Dragons Abreast Australia’.

Susan returned to Portland, Oregon, in September to be with her family to embark on what she called her “final transition”.

Susan died on 17 December 2016 and will be greatly missed by the many who were blessed to know her professionally and personally.

Pictured left 2016 SA Churchill Fellows after being officially awarded their Churchill Fellowships by SA Governor The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC.

“We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give!”

Sir Winston Churchill

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust was formed in 1965 with the principal objective of perpetuating and honouring Sir Winston Churchill’s memory by the awarding of ‘Churchill Fellowships’.

Churchill Fellowships provide opportunities for Australians from all walks of life to travel overseas to conduct research in their chosen field that is not readily available in Australia. They also reward proven achievement of talented and deserving Australians with further opportunity in their pursuit of excellence for the enrichment of Australian society.

The Churchill Trust’s success is directly attributable to the achievements of our Fellows – over 4,000 of Australia’s best and brightest. Their projects are extremely diverse, invariably innovative and are the result of extra endeavour in the search for excellence. These are the hallmarks of a Churchill Fellow.

No prescribed qualifications are required to apply for a Churchill Fellowship and the subject of projects is limitless provided a benefit to Australia is evident and a willingness to share the research findings with the Australian community is displayed.

Churchill Fellowships are prestigious awards that are generously funded to support overseas travel for 4-8weeks, including airfares, accommodation and living expenses. The average value is $26,000.

It is important to realise that the Churchill Fellows themselves are ordinary Australians – with extraordinary abilities and aspirations. A glance through our comprehensive database of Fellows will quickly confirm this (by visiting www.churchilltrust.com.au) as will the topics of their Fellowships.

Dr Susan Nelle

With your support we are planning to establish a Susan V. Nelle Churchill Fellowship as an enduring reminder of her exceptional contribution to the food industry and higher education in South Australia.

The Fellowships will provide South Australians with an amazing opportunity to follow their passion and travel the world to investigate innovative ways to advance our food and beverage industry.

The moment Dr Susan Nelle arrived in Australia, in the late 1980s, she knew it was where she belonged. American by birth, Susan loved the straight-forward, laconic nature of Australians.

She quickly learned that by engaging with and gaining the trust of the ‘locals’ she could continue doing what she enjoyed most – helping individuals, organisations and industries to strategically grow and develop.

It was in South Australia that Susan found her true community, professionally and personally. Susan was appointed as Executive Director of Food for the Future (later renamed Food South Australia) in 1999, where she created a genuine industry- government partnership aimed at stimulating growth within the food industry through innovation, regional food and market development programs.

Susan’s approach was based on the concept of harnessing the expertise of leading food companies to partner with government to drive growth in South Australia’s food industry.

This represented a new paradigm of joint industry-government engagement focused on openness, mutual respect, integrity and a commitment towards shared values and development outcomes.

Susan regularly travelled to rural areas such as the Barossa Valley to engage, inspire, and give voice to emerging regional food groups and artisan producers.

Susan introduced the Premier’s Food Awards in 1999 to recognise and foster excellence throughout the industry. And she was instrumental in establishing The Food Export Centre in the premises of Business SA. She fostered a commitment to excellence and achievement and brought courage to her role in challenging traditional thinking and the rigid structures within government and industry.

Increasingly, Susan’s leadership and achievements were being recognized at the national level. In 2001 she won Gourmet Traveller magazine’s Jaguar Award for Innovation in Food and, in 2002 was a finalist in the South Australian Telstra Business Woman of the Year.

Susan’s ongoing contribution to Australia’s food industry saw her work as Managing Director of the National Food Industry Strategy in Canberra and as a Senior Research Fellow with the Australian Innovation Centre (University of Tasmania) and the Centre for Global Food and Resources (University of Adelaide).

Unfortunately, shortly after her return to Australia, Susan was diagnosed with cancer for the second time. But, in her trademark style, she continued to live life to the fullest.

In addition to lecturing, she was cast in The Peach Season, a University of Adelaide Theatre Guild production, and she regularly competed in dragon boat races with a team from ‘Dragons Abreast Australia’.

Susan returned to Portland, Oregon, in September to be with her family to embark on what she called her “final transition”.

Susan died on 17 December 2016 and will be greatly missed by the many who were blessed to know her professionally and personally.

Pictured left 2016 SA Churchill Fellows after being officially awarded their Churchill Fellowships by SA Governor The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC.

“We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give!”

Sir Winston Churchill

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust was formed in 1965 with the principal objective of perpetuating and honouring Sir Winston Churchill’s memory by the awarding of ‘Churchill Fellowships’.

Churchill Fellowships provide opportunities for Australians from all walks of life to travel overseas to conduct research in their chosen field that is not readily available in Australia. They also reward proven achievement of talented and deserving Australians with further opportunity in their pursuit of excellence for the enrichment of Australian society.

The Churchill Trust’s success is directly attributable to the achievements of our Fellows – over 4,000 of Australia’s best and brightest. Their projects are extremely diverse, invariably innovative and are the result of extra endeavour in the search for excellence. These are the hallmarks of a Churchill Fellow.

No prescribed qualifications are required to apply for a Churchill Fellowship and the subject of projects is limitless provided a benefit to Australia is evident and a willingness to share the research findings with the Australian community is displayed.

Churchill Fellowships are prestigious awards that are generously funded to support overseas travel for 4-8weeks, including airfares, accommodation and living expenses. The average value is $26,000.

It is important to realise that the Churchill Fellows themselves are ordinary Australians – with extraordinary abilities and aspirations. A glance through our comprehensive database of Fellows will quickly confirm this (by visiting www.churchilltrust.com.au) as will the topics of their Fellowships.

Dr Susan Nelle

With your support we are planning to establish a Susan V. Nelle Churchill Fellowship as an enduring reminder of her exceptional contribution to the food industry and higher education in South Australia.

The Fellowships will provide South Australians with an amazing opportunity to follow their passion and travel the world to investigate innovative ways to advance our food and beverage industry.

The moment Dr Susan Nelle arrived in Australia, in the late 1980s, she knew it was where she belonged. American by birth, Susan loved the straight-forward, laconic nature of Australians.

She quickly learned that by engaging with and gaining the trust of the ‘locals’ she could continue doing what she enjoyed most – helping individuals, organisations and industries to strategically grow and develop.

It was in South Australia that Susan found her true community, professionally and personally. Susan was appointed as Executive Director of Food for the Future (later renamed Food South Australia) in 1999, where she created a genuine industry- government partnership aimed at stimulating growth within the food industry through innovation, regional food and market development programs.

Susan’s approach was based on the concept of harnessing the expertise of leading food companies to partner with government to drive growth in South Australia’s food industry.

This represented a new paradigm of joint industry-government engagement focused on openness, mutual respect, integrity and a commitment towards shared values and development outcomes.

Susan regularly travelled to rural areas such as the Barossa Valley to engage, inspire, and give voice to emerging regional food groups and artisan producers.

Susan introduced the Premier’s Food Awards in 1999 to recognise and foster excellence throughout the industry. And she was instrumental in establishing The Food Export Centre in the premises of Business SA. She fostered a commitment to excellence and achievement and brought courage to her role in challenging traditional thinking and the rigid structures within government and industry.

Increasingly, Susan’s leadership and achievements were being recognized at the national level. In 2001 she won Gourmet Traveller magazine’s Jaguar Award for Innovation in Food and, in 2002 was a finalist in the South Australian Telstra Business Woman of the Year.

Susan’s ongoing contribution to Australia’s food industry saw her work as Managing Director of the National Food Industry Strategy in Canberra and as a Senior Research Fellow with the Australian Innovation Centre (University of Tasmania) and the Centre for Global Food and Resources (University of Adelaide).

Unfortunately, shortly after her return to Australia, Susan was diagnosed with cancer for the second time. But, in her trademark style, she continued to live life to the fullest.

In addition to lecturing, she was cast in The Peach Season, a University of Adelaide Theatre Guild production, and she regularly competed in dragon boat races with a team from ‘Dragons Abreast Australia’.

Susan returned to Portland, Oregon, in September to be with her family to embark on what she called her “final transition”.

Susan died on 17 December 2016 and will be greatly missed by the many who were blessed to know her professionally and personally.

Pictured left 2016 SA Churchill Fellows after being officially awarded their Churchill Fellowships by SA Governor The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC.

“We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give!”

Sir Winston Churchill

Celebrating the life of a

food industry visionary

D

r Susan Nelle

With your support we are planning to establish a

Susan V. Nelle Churchill Fellowship as an enduring reminder of her exceptional contribution to the

food industry and higher education in South Australia.

The Trust continues to find organisations and people of goodwill who wish to support passionate Australians who are striving

for excellence through sponsoring a Churchill Fellowship, donating to the Trust or leaving a bequest.

A high level of visibility and credibility is associated with the sponsorship of a Churchill Fellowship.

If you would like to help establish a Churchill Fellowship in honour of Dr Susan V. Nelle you can easily make a donation of any amount

you are comfortable with securely online at https://fundraise.giveeasy.org/campaigns/dr-susan-nelle/

For donations of $500 or more you can contact the Churchill Trust directly on 02 6247 8333 or email adam.davey@churchilltrust.com.au

to make suitable arrangements.

The Trust is recognised as a not-for-profit organisation by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Bequests and donations are

fully tax deductible to fund a Churchill Fellowship.

Benefits of Sponsorship and Making a BequestThe Winston Churchill Memorial Trust continues to find organisations and people of goodwill who wish to support passionate Australians who are striving for excellence.

For many years now the Churchill Trust has welcomed sponsorships from appropriate organisations and individuals who wish to have their name and reputation associated with Sir Winston Churchill and the work and the innovative and inspiring work of Churchill Fellows.

A high level of visibility and credibility is associated with the sponsorship of a Churchill Fellowship. This can generate very positive publicity for the organisation or individual sponsor, positioning them within the Australian community as very practical and altruistic supporters of innovation in Australia.

Alternatively, a direct bequest can also be made to the Trust.

The Trust is recognised as a not-for-profit organisation by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Bequests and donations are fully tax deductible to fund a Churchill Fellowship.

Sponsorship CostsA one-off sponsored Churchill Fellowship costs $26,000.

Some sponsors have continued their sponsorship for many years at the yearly rate and others have elected to have a Fellowship named in perpetuity at a one-off cost. Under other agreed arrangements sponsors can choose to fund a Fellowship biennially or every four years. The frequency of award can be determined by the sponsor.

The Trust ensures that all contributions made by a sponsor provide funding for the Fellowship costs only. All administrative costs are already provided for by the investment returns of the Trust.

Choosing the Topic of your FellowshipSponsored Fellowships can have any purpose or topic for study or investigation as long as there will be a benefit to Australian society through sharing the Fellowship findings. The description of the Fellowship purpose is determined by the sponsor in consultation with the Churchill Trust. Alternatively, the topic of the Fellowship can be left open and be awarded by the Trust after successful applications are assessed by the Board.

Form of BequestThe following simple form of bequest may be adapted for use by persons intending to benefit the Trust either through a donation or through their Wills:

“I GIVE the sum of (insert the actual amount in words and figures) of my Estate to The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (ACN 008 445 707) of 30 Balmain Crescent, Acton, ACT 2601, to be applied for the purposes of the Trust free of all duty and I DIRECT that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or Senior Executive Officer of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust be accepted as a sufficient discharge to my Executors.”

or“I GIVE (the whole or the residue or percentage) of my Estate to The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (ACN 008 445 707) of 30 Balmain Crescent, Acton, ACT 2601, to be applied for the

purposes of the Trust free of all duty and I DIRECT that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or Senior Executive Officer of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust be accepted as a sufficient discharge to my Executors.”

Contact UsIf you would like to take advantage of the unique opportunity to sponsor a Fellowship or would like to make a bequest to the Trust please contact our Chief Executive Officer on 02 6247 8333 or email adam.davey@churchilltrust.com.au Rewarding Australians Striving for Excellence

How you can contribute

Sponsorship opportunities

Celebrating the life of a

food industry visionary

D

r Susan Nelle

With your support we are planning to establish a

Susan V. Nelle Churchill Fellowship as an enduring reminder of her exceptional contribution to the

food industry and higher education in South Australia.

The Trust continues to find organisations and people of goodwill who wish to support passionate Australians who are striving

for excellence through sponsoring a Churchill Fellowship, donating to the Trust or leaving a bequest.

A high level of visibility and credibility is associated with the sponsorship of a Churchill Fellowship.

If you would like to help establish a Churchill Fellowship in honour of Dr Susan V. Nelle you can easily make a donation of any amount

you are comfortable with securely online at https://fundraise.giveeasy.org/campaigns/dr-susan-nelle/

For donations of $500 or more you can contact the Churchill Trust directly on 02 6247 8333 or email adam.davey@churchilltrust.com.au

to make suitable arrangements.

The Trust is recognised as a not-for-profit organisation by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Bequests and donations are

fully tax deductible to fund a Churchill Fellowship.

Benefits of Sponsorship and Making a BequestThe Winston Churchill Memorial Trust continues to find organisations and people of goodwill who wish to support passionate Australians who are striving for excellence.

For many years now the Churchill Trust has welcomed sponsorships from appropriate organisations and individuals who wish to have their name and reputation associated with Sir Winston Churchill and the work and the innovative and inspiring work of Churchill Fellows.

A high level of visibility and credibility is associated with the sponsorship of a Churchill Fellowship. This can generate very positive publicity for the organisation or individual sponsor, positioning them within the Australian community as very practical and altruistic supporters of innovation in Australia.

Alternatively, a direct bequest can also be made to the Trust.

The Trust is recognised as a not-for-profit organisation by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Bequests and donations are fully tax deductible to fund a Churchill Fellowship.

Sponsorship CostsA one-off sponsored Churchill Fellowship costs $26,000.

Some sponsors have continued their sponsorship for many years at the yearly rate and others have elected to have a Fellowship named in perpetuity at a one-off cost. Under other agreed arrangements sponsors can choose to fund a Fellowship biennially or every four years. The frequency of award can be determined by the sponsor.

The Trust ensures that all contributions made by a sponsor provide funding for the Fellowship costs only. All administrative costs are already provided for by the investment returns of the Trust.

Choosing the Topic of your FellowshipSponsored Fellowships can have any purpose or topic for study or investigation as long as there will be a benefit to Australian society through sharing the Fellowship findings. The description of the Fellowship purpose is determined by the sponsor in consultation with the Churchill Trust. Alternatively, the topic of the Fellowship can be left open and be awarded by the Trust after successful applications are assessed by the Board.

Form of BequestThe following simple form of bequest may be adapted for use by persons intending to benefit the Trust either through a donation or through their Wills:

“I GIVE the sum of (insert the actual amount in words and figures) of my Estate to The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (ACN 008 445 707) of 30 Balmain Crescent, Acton, ACT 2601, to be applied for the purposes of the Trust free of all duty and I DIRECT that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or Senior Executive Officer of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust be accepted as a sufficient discharge to my Executors.”

or“I GIVE (the whole or the residue or percentage) of my Estate to The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (ACN 008 445 707) of 30 Balmain Crescent, Acton, ACT 2601, to be applied for the

purposes of the Trust free of all duty and I DIRECT that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or Senior Executive Officer of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust be accepted as a sufficient discharge to my Executors.”

Contact UsIf you would like to take advantage of the unique opportunity to sponsor a Fellowship or would like to make a bequest to the Trust please contact our Chief Executive Officer on 02 6247 8333 or email adam.davey@churchilltrust.com.au Rewarding Australians Striving for Excellence

How you can contribute

Sponsorship opportunities