The Rodney Syme Medal recognises distinguished effort in pursuit of the Dying with Dignity cause. Such outstanding, distinguished effort may be in the current year or, it may be awarded for historical efforts in past years. The medal was first awarded in 2007.
The decision to award the medal is made by a majority vote of the DWDV committee. An Honorary Life membership of DWDV is also provided to the recipient of the award.
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Marshall Perron, and Tim and Beryl Saclier |
| 2008 | Helga Kuhse and Mary Walsh |
| 2009 | Colleen Hartland |
| 2010 | – |
| 2011 | Rowena Moore |
| 2012 | – |
| 2013 | Alan Rosendorff |
| 2014 | Peter Short |
| 2015 | Anne Riddell |
| 2016 | Andrew Denton |
| 2017 | Fiona Patten |
| 2018 | Max Sutherland |
| 2019 | Gavin Jennings |
| 2020 | Susan Jury and Melanie van Diemen |
| 2021 | Michael Gaffney |
| 2022 | Professor Lindy Willmott and Professor Ben White |
| 2023 | John Hont |
| 2024 | Ian Wood |
| 2025 | Dr Cameron McLaren |