MS Ireland National Awards 2026 - MS Person of the Year

Objective of the Award

This Nominees for this award are People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). Nominations continue to be encouraged from the branches and will be accepted from Community Workers, Staff and members of the public. Nominees cannot include members of the People and Organisation Committee.

The criteria for the award:

This award recognises PwMS who have demonstrated advocacy, impact and integrity. The award recognises significant achievement and positive impact on the wider MS community.

Your nominee will typically demonstrate how their active involvement in the MS community contributes positively to the lives of PwMS. They will consistently demonstrate their dedication to raising public awareness of MS and are strong advocates for the wider MS community. They demonstrate a commitment to advocating for positive social change and support initiatives. They focus on building connections and sharing stories, creating networks, and promoting understanding which make a real difference in the lives of those living with PwMS.

It is essential that as much information as possible is given on the Nomination Form. This will ensure judges have a good understanding of the work of the Nominee. Please provide concrete examples.

Key nomination criteria which make a strong candidate:

· Their efforts have had a positive Impact on PwMS

· They are strong advocates/networkers/influencers

· Any other quantitative examples demonstrating how the nominee has positively impacted on the branch and the wider MS Community

Candidate Details

Candidate's Name

Candidate's Address

Candidate's Phone Number

Nominator Details

Name of Nominator

Relationship to Nominee

Nominator's Phone Number

Nominator's Email Address

Branch Name (If applicable)

Tell us about your nominee and why you believe their efforts have made a positive contribution to people with MS and the wider MS community...

A. Impact on People with MS

Please provide examples of how the nominee's actions, achievements or involvement have positively impacted the lives of people with MS.

B. Advocacy, Networking and Leadership

Please describe how the nominee has demonstrated advocacy, raised awareness of MS, supported positive change, built encouraged others to become involved, or acted as an ambassador for the MS community.

C. Wider Impact on the MS Community

Please provide any additional information or examples which demonstrate the nominee's contribution to their branch, local community or the wider MS community. Please include any achievements, media coverage, photographs or supporting material that may be relevant.

Declaration

All nominees must be made aware of their nomination by the nominator. They must agree to be involved in the process and consent to sharing their personal data with MS Ireland. They shall also be made aware and agree that they may be profiled on social media, promotional materials etc. MS Ireland shall contact nominees to confirm this in line with MS Ireland’s GDPR policy.

The following declaration must be signed by the nominator:

‘I declare that the nominee has been made aware of their nomination by me and that they are agreeable to allow their nomination to go forward’

Signed:

Date:

Closing date for receipt of nominations:

Friday, 4^th September 2026

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