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. |  Dee Holden Norris with Professor Chris Shaw 2009 Forbes Norris Award recipient |
 Professor Kathy Mitchell 2009 Humanitarian Award recipient |