Awards: Do you know an MS Hero?
Someone who is a fabulous volunteer or tireless supporter of the MS Society?
Consider nominating them for an MS Society award!
- National level awards: Nominations now closed.
- Division level awards: Deadline extended to Tuesday, August 19. Download nomination package.
- Tip sheet to help prepare your nominations.
BC & Yukon Division level awards:
Certificates of Exceptional Achievement
Business/Corporation
Recogize
a private enterprise which contributes its business expertise or services to the MS Society. The nominee can be an individual (sole proprietor of a business) or a group.
Community Group
Defined as a group of people external to the MS Society and its events which contributes significantly to achieving the mission of the MS Society, such as 3rd party event organizers or partner organizations.
Media
Defined as any local (chapter or division wide) media group that significantly supports the MS Society such as newspapers, magazines or radio stations.
Service Volunteer
Defined as any person who volunteers their services in the chapter or division offices, at events or with programs.
Download Divison level awards nomination package
Deadline extended for Division level nominations:
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Please email all BC and Yukon nominations to Suzanne.jay[@]mssociety.ca or Ulrike.kleeman[@]mssociety.ca
National level awards
nominations now closed
National and Division Presidents' Award - download form
Recognize the valuable contributions, on a provincial or national scale, of persons with MS within the MS Society of Canada. The criteria for this award are based on the objectives of the James D. Wolfensohn Award of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF).
OPAL Award - download form
Established in 1993 by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada to recognize those who are or have been caregivers to people with multiple sclerosis and who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and caring.
The award was initiated to acknowledge the dedication and devotion displayed by Jack Opal and his daughter Minda in supporting and caring for Evelyn Opal, founding member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada,in her personal struggle with MS.
Nancy R. Perkins Award - download form
Recognize a person who has made a significant contribution on a national basis over an extended period of time. Typically, the recipient will be a board member who is leaving active volunteer service to the MS Society of Canada. The contribution may have been made in any of the following areas: client services, public education, government relations, fund raising, research or administration.
National Award of Merit, member - download form
Recognizes an outstanding contribution by a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada in furthering the work of the MS Society on a national basis. The contribution may have been made in any of the following areas: individual and family services, public education, social action, fundraising, research or administration.
National Award of Merit, non-member - download form
Recognizes an outstanding contribution by a non-member [individual(s), group(s) or business(es) which do not have a direct affiliation with the MS Society of Canada] in furthering the work of the MS Society on a national basis. The contribution may have been made in any of the following areas: individual and family services, public education, social action, fundraising, research or administration.
Division Award of Merit, member - download form
Recognize an outstanding contribution by a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada in furthering the work of the MS Society on a provincial/regional basis. The contribution may have been made in any of the following areas: client services, public education, government relations, fundraising, research or administration. This division award is subject to approval by the national awards commitee.
Division Award of Merit, non-member - download form
Recognize an outstanding contribution by a non-member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada [individual(s), group(s) or business(es) which do not have a direct affiliation with the MS Society of Canada] in furthering the work of the MS Society on a provincial/regional basis. The contribution may have been made in any of the following areas: client services, public education, government relations, fundraising, research or administration. This division award is subject to approval by the national awards commitee.
Download all National award nomination forms.
Deadline for National and Division level nominations:
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Please email all BC and Yukon nominations to Suzanne.jay[@]mssociety.ca or Ulrike.kleeman[@]mssociety.ca
