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Awards

The International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations presents two awards to recognise excellence in the field of ALS/MND.

The Forbes Norris Award, was first presented in 1994. It was inaugurated by the International Alliance in memory of Dr Forbes (Ted) Norris, a neurologist dedicated to helping people with ALS/MND.

The Award is to encourage a combination of two major qualities, management of and research into the disease to the benefit of people living with ALS/MND.

The Humanitarian Award was inaugurated in 2000 by the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations to recognise non-scientific contribution to the fight against ALS/MND.

The Award is to recognise and encourage individuals and/or groups from a non-scientific background whose work makes, or has made, a contribution of international significance for people affected by ALS/MND. Nominations for the Award are considered annually.

People working in the field of ALS/MND and organisations are encouraged to identify exceptional contributions in the field of ALS/MND and nominate them as potential recipients of these awards.

Details regarding eligibility and the nominations process are contained in the detail regarding each award.

Norreis Award

Dee Holden Norris with Professor Pamela Shaw 2007 Forbes Norris Award recipient

Humanitarian Award

Peter Strugatz with Debra Garside who collected the award on behalf of Tricia Holmes 2007 Humanitarian Award recipient