MS Australia Awards

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 Advocate 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.

2025 MS Advocacy Award

The MS Advocate 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 Advocate Award 2025 are open to the public.

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.

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.

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.

Submit a Nomination – MS Australia Awards 2025

Thank you for participating in the MS Australia Awards 2025! Please complete the form below to nominate an outstanding individual for the MS Researcher Award 2025 or MS Advocate Award 2025.

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Reason for Nomination:(Required)

Please provide a description of why you are nominating this individual. We encourage you to provide as many details as possible. Highlight their contributions, achievements, and impact in the MS community. (Min 250 words)

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If you have any supporting documents (e.g., CV, publications, testimonials), please upload them here.

MS Australia Awards – Terms and Conditions

Eligibility
1.1 Nominations for the MS Researcher Award 2025 and MS Advocate Award 2025 are open to individuals who have made significant contributions to the MS community in Australia.
1.2 Self-nominations are not permitted.
1.3 Nominators must provide accurate and complete information about themselves and the nominee.
1.4 Employees of MS Australia and its member organisations are not eligible to receive the John Studdy Award.
Nomination Process
2.1 Nominations must be submitted through the official MS Australia Awards Nomination Form.
2.2 All required fields on the nomination form must be completed for the nomination to be considered.
2.3 Supporting documents are optional but encouraged to provide a comprehensive overview of the nominee’s contributions.
2.4 Nominations must be received by the deadline specified on the MS Australia website. Late submissions will not be considered.
Selection Process
3.1 All nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee appointed by MS Australia.
3.2 The selection committee will evaluate nominations based on the nominee’s contributions, achievements, and impact on the MS community.
3.3 The decision of the selection committee is final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection process or outcomes.
Awards
4.1 The MS Researcher Award 2025 and MS Advocate Award 2025 will be presented at a ceremony organised by MS Australia.
4.2 Award recipients will be notified in advance and may be invited to participate in promotional activities related to the awards.
Privacy and Confidentiality
5.1 Personal information provided in the nomination form will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating the nominations and administering the awards.
5.2 MS Australia is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of nominators and nominees. Personal information will not be shared with third parties without consent, except as required by law.
General
6.1 By submitting a nomination, nominators agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
6.2 MS Australia reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on the MS Australia website.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at advocacy@msaustralia.org.au.