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.
2025 MS Australia recipients are Professor Bruce Taylor and Professor Helmut Butzkueven, co-recipients of the MS Research Award, MS Nurse and advocate Belinda Bardsley, recipient of the MS Advocacy Award, and the Miles family (Jess, Jan and Glenn), recipients of the John Studdy Award.
John Studdy Award 2025
The Miles family
Brisbane’s Miles family has been awarded MS Australia’s prestigious 2025 John Studdy Award, recognising more than a decade of outstanding, selfless service to the MS community across Queensland.
Melbourne neurologist and global MS researcher Professor Helmut Butzkueven has been named co-recipient of MS Australia's 2025 MS Research Award, recognising more than two decades of leadership in improving care and advancing understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Tasmanian neurologist and MS researcher Professor Bruce Taylor has been named co-recipient of MS Australia’s 2025 MS Research Award, recognising more than 25 years of leadership in advancing multiple sclerosis (MS) research and improving outcomes for people living with the condition.
MS nurse, educator and advocate Belinda Bardsley has received MS Australia’s 2025 MS Advocacy Award, recognising more than 17 years of contribution to improving MS care through clinical leadership, education and national advocacy focused on better outcomes for people living with MS.
