The MS Society of Canada Awards Program was established to recognize the outstanding contributions made by members, non-members, board members, volunteers, people living with MS and caregivers. This awards program helps identify achievement, dedication to the community and excellence in furthering the work of the MS Society in Atlantic Canada. Any person, organization or group may be nominated for an award provided they meet the award criteria.
2011 Award Recipients
Scott Gillis Award
Given to an individual or group who for dmonstrates leadership and personal committment to the MS Society’s Atlantic Division. To learn more about the Scott Gillis Award, check out page 2 of the 2010 Atlantic Division Annual Report.
Kay Reynolds Lifetime Achievement Award
Kay Reynolds was a tireless advocate for the rights of people with disabilities in her own community and beyond, therefore this lifetime achievement award recognizes a significant contribution to the development and growth of the MS Society.
President's Award
Recognizing the valuable contribution of persons with MS within the MS Society by enhancing the influence and position of persons with MS within the MS Society of Canada and creating greater public awareness of the importance of active involvement of persons with MS.
Division Award of Merit, Member
Recognizing an outstanding contribution by a member of the MS Society in furthering the work of the Society on a provincial or regional basis.
Division Award of Merit, Non-Member
In recognition of an outstanding contribution by a person who is not a member of the MS society of Canada, but has furthered the work of the MS Society on a provincial/regional basis.
OPAL Award
Recognizing caregivers to people with MS who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and caring.
Client Services Ambassador Award
In recognition of the work of an individual or group in Atlantic Canada's long term commitment to enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.
Susan Rourke Public Education Award
Honouring its namesake’s contribution to increasing public awareness of MS, the Award is given to recognize a journalist’s efforts to provide general audiences with a greater understanding of multiple sclerosis, medical research, and/or its effects on people who have the disease.
