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2026

The MS Australia Awards celebrate the remarkable people making a lasting difference across the MS community.

From dedicated researchers and passionate advocates to long-standing champions, these awards recognise the people whose contributions have made the Australian MS community what it is today.

The awards program includes the prestigious John Studdy Award, alongside two public nomination categories, the 2026 MS Research Award and the 2026 MS Advocacy Award.

Award recipients are selected by the MS Australia Awards Selection Committee and will be recognised at an MS Australia awards event later in 2026.

John Studdy Award 2026

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 MS and/or their families and carers.

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

MS Research Award 2026

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 in the development of better treatments, prevention strategies or, ultimately, a cure for MS.

Nominations for the MS Research Award 2026 are open to the public.

Nominations now closed

MS Advocacy Award 2026

The MS Advocacy Award honours individuals within the MS community who have passionately advocated to raise awareness of MS or championed the needs of people affected by MS. Recipients may include people living with MS, carers, clinicians, MS Nurses, and others who have made a notable impact through their advocacy.

Nominations now closed

Meet the inspiring MS Australia Award 2025 Recipients

Miles Family

John studdy Award 2025

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.

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Prof Bruce Taylor

MS research Award 2025

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 MS research and improving outcomes for people living with the condition.

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Prof Helmut Butzkueven

MS research Award 2025

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 MS.

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MS Australia Awards 2026