MS Australia has announced the recipients of the 2024 MS Australia Awards, celebrating individuals whose outstanding contributions have made a lasting impact on the lives of people living with MS.
In 2024, MS Australia expanded its annual awards program, introducing two new publicly nominated awards—the MS Research Award and the MS Advocacy Award—to complement the long-standing John Studdy Award.
This year’s award recipients have each made extraordinary contributions to the MS community.
John Studdy Award 2024
Lynda Whitton
Bunbury, WA
Lynda has dedicated three decades to advocacy, leadership, and fundraising in the MS community. As President of the Bunbury Outreach Group and founder of the Bunbury Swim fundraising event, she has made a profound difference in Western Australia and beyond, helping to establish vital support networks and services.
The MS Research 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.
Marianne is a retired nurse and dedicated advocate who facilitates peer support networks for people living with MS in Tamworth and across NSW, ACT and VIC. Her work in creating emotional and practical support networks, along with her fundraising efforts, has had a lasting impact on the MS community.
