MDS Public Service Award Nominations
For individuals or organizations that have made an exceptional impact in Movement Disorder advocacy or awareness
2025 nominations are closed.
The MDS Public Service Award recognizes individuals or organizations that exhibit the highest standard of excellence, dedication, and accomplishment through increased advocacy and/or awareness of the field of Movement Disorders over a sustained period of time. These contributions may be in a wide variety of areas, including increasing public awareness of the mission of the Society and the promotion of research, education, and training in Movement Disorders and related neurological sciences.
Awards are presented during the MDS International Congress.
Eligibility:
Awardees are selected from all levels of public service; however, given the international nature of the Society, emphasis is placed on important far-reaching contributions and impact.
The individual should exhibit or have accomplished one or more of the following within the field of Movement Disorders:
- Increasing public understanding of the processes of science through scientific discovery, innovation, and its communication to the public
- Fostered awareness among broad segments of the population
- Achieved recognition outside of the candidate’s area of specialization
- Influenced and encouraged the next generation of clinicians and scientists
- Improved the well-being of patients suffering from Movement Disorders
Previous Honorees
|
The award finalist will be contacted and invited by the MDS Secretariat directly.