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2025

The MS Australia Awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable people driving change, compassion, and progress across the MS community.

From dedicated researchers and passionate advocates to long-time champions whose impact spans a decade or more, these awards recognise individuals whose efforts uplift, empower, and inspire.

Now in its second year as an expanded program, the MS Australia Awards include the prestigious John Studdy Award, alongside two public-nomination categories – the MS Researcher Award 2025 and the MS Advocacy Award 2025.

Award recipients are selected by the MS Australia Awards selection committee and celebrated at a national awards ceremony.

John Studdy Award 2025

MS Australia’s annual John Studdy Award recognises outstanding, consistent, and selfless meritorious service of 10 or more years by someone who has made a tangible difference to the benefit of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and/or their families or carers.

Nominees for this award are put forward by the MS state and territory Member Organisations.

MS Research Award 2025

The MS Researcher Award recognises exceptional contributions to MS research. This award celebrates researchers who have made significant advancements in our understanding of MS and/or in the development of better treatments, preventions, or cures for MS.

Nominations for the MS Researcher Award 2025 are open to the public.

Nominations close Sunday 7 September 2025.

submit a nomination

2025 MS Advocacy Award

The MS Advocacy Award honours people within the MS community who have passionately advocated for raising awareness about MS or championed the cause of those living with MS. This includes people living with MS, carers, clinicians, MS Nurses, and others who have made a notable impact through their advocacy.

Nominations for the MS Advocacy Award 2025 are open to the public.

Nominations close Sunday 7 September 2025.

submit a nomination

Meet the inspiring MS Australia Award 2024 Recipients

Lynda Whitton

John studdy Award 2024

Bunbury local Lynda Whitton, a dedicated champion for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), has been awarded MS Australia’s highest honour, the John Studdy Award 2024.

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Prof Jeannette Lechner-Scott

MS research Award 2024

Newcastle’s Professor Jeannette Lechner-Scott, an internationally recognised neurologist and leader in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and clinical care, has been awarded the MS Research Award 2024 by MS Australia.

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Marianne Gaul AM

MS advocacy Award 2024

Tamworth’s Marianne Gaul AM, an acclaimed nurse and dedicated volunteer, has been awarded the MS Advocate Award 2024 by MS Australia.

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MS Australia Awards 2025