This annual award, established in 1994, honours caregiver Evelyn Nicholson and recognises people who are, or who have been, volunteer caregivers to people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and devotion in their support.

The objectives of the award are to:

• recognise the importance of the role of volunteer caregivers to people with MS,
• create greater awareness of the importance of the volunteer caregiver in the lives of people with MS,
• give member societies the opportunity to offer a national award for volunteer caregivers.

The Award

The winner will be awarded UK£500 towards the cost of any suitable product, service or activity identified at the nomination stage. In addition, the winner will receive an MSIF certificate in recognition of their commitment and dedication.

All candidates will receive an MSIF certificate acknowledging their personal commitment to those affected by MS.

Eligibility

Any person who is, or has been, a caregiver to a person with MS. Candidates do not have to be a relative of a person with MS and may be a caregiver to one or more persons with MS.

Nomination of Candidates

National MS societies must nominate candidates, the nomination should include information about:

• whom the candidate cares for,


• the candidate’s involvement with their national MS society, local branch or community and/or how they have made it possible for the person/people they care for to become involved,


• what makes the candidate stand out from other caregivers,


• any additional information about the candidate that may be relevant.

Deadline

The next Evelyn Nicholson Award will be presented in 2009.

Selection

The Persons with MS Advisory Group will evaluate the nominations. The winner will be announced in Making Connections.

Current Winner

Elisabeth Golding of Norway

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Past Winners