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The MS community is brimming with extraordinary people whose remarkable contributions inspire us all. To celebrate and recognise more of these outstanding individuals, MS Australia has renewed its annual award program in 2024.
Under the banner of the ‘MS Australia Awards’, we will continue to honour the enduring legacy of the late John Studdy through the prestigious John Studdy Award.
Additionally, we are introducing two new awards open to public nomination, the MS Researcher of the Year and the MS Advocate of the Year, to spotlight the exceptional efforts of those making a significant impact in supporting the MS community in these vital areas.
Recipients are selected by the MS Australia Awards selection committee and will be celebrated at an awards ceremony.
Eligibility
1.1 Nominations for the MS Researcher of the Year and MS Advocate of the Year awards 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 Multiple Sclerosis Australia and its members 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 of the Year and MS Advocate of the Year awards 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 awards@msaustralia.org.au.
