"Cochlear implants truly change peoples' lives," said Associate Professor Patrick. "They bring people with hearing loss into a world of sound that the rest of us take for granted.

"Cochlear's recipients have all the opportunities of people with normal hearing. This includes babies born with severe to profound deafness and well as adults with progressive hearing loss.

"This award is recognition of all the researchers, engineers, medical professionals and Cochlear recipients, who have helped restore hearing to hundreds of thousands of people worldwide."

According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 360 million people worldwide have a disabling hearing loss. For those with severe to profound hearing loss, implantable hearing devices like cochlear implants can be an effective solution.

"Jim has an understated, but deeply passionate approach," said Dr Chris Roberts, CEO and President Cochlear Limited.

"He is truly a world expert in cochlear implantation and internationally respected for his past and current contributions to the field of cochlear implants," he said.

About Cochlear Limited

Cochlear is the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. It has a dedicated global team of approximately 2,700 people who deliver the gift of sound to the hearing impaired in over 100 countries. Its vision is to connect people, young and old, to a world of sound by offering life enhancing hearing solutions.

The Cochlear promise of 'Hear now. And always' embodies the company's commitment to providing its recipients with the best possible hearing performance today and for the rest of their lives. For over 30 years Cochlear has helped hundreds of thousands of people either hear for the first time or reconnect them to their families, friends, workplaces and communities.

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