Adrienne Smith

Adrienne Mary Elise Smith OAM She was the only child of Paul and Margery Funda. She acknowledges that Ron Finneran, Australia’s first winter Paralympian, played a significant role in educating her in the area of disability sport. After her death in 2012, Greg Hartung, the President of the Australian Paralympic Committee said, "Through her enthusiasm for Paralympic sport, Adrienne brought many people into our movement. Australian Paralympic athletes, coaches and administrators today benefit from Adrienne’s pioneering work. Adrienne successfully established the Australian Paralympic Federation and saw it through the tumultuous early years. Her legacy continues in the form of a strong and professional organisation and a movement which goes from strength to strength"

Recognition She was recognized for her work for disability sport and sports administration. 2000 – Australian Sports Medal. 2004 – Australian Paralympic Medal, the highest award for a non-athlete.