Forbes Norris Award

The Forbes Norris Award was established in 1994 to honour the legacy of Dr. Forbes “Ted” Norris (1928–1993), a neurologist who dedicated his life to supporting people living with ALS/MND. This prestigious award recognizes individuals whose work advances clinical care, research, and understanding of ALS/MND for the benefit of those living with the disease.

To be considered for the Forbes Norris Award, candidates must:

Play a major role in delivering outstanding ALS/MND patient care
Contribute significantly to medical literature in clinical management or basic science related to ALS/MND
Be part of a team engaged in ongoing research into ALS/MND care, management, or basic science

The award is presented annually during the opening ceremony of the MND Association’s International Symposium on ALS/MND. If no suitable candidate is nominated in a given year, the award will not be granted. Please note that current Board of Directors are not eligible for nomination.

The 2026 nomination period is open. The deadline to submit your nominations is Tuesday, September 22.

Forbes Norris Award Nomination Form

Your Name:*
(No self-nominations please)
Your Position:*
Your Email:*
Name of Nominee:*
Position(s) of Nominee:*
Nominee's Email:*
Please submit a written nomination of up to 800 words that addresses the following 4 areas: (1) What activities has the nominee undertaken to enhance the quality of life for people living with ALS/MND? (2) In what ways has the nominee shown leadership in advancing ALS/MND clinical care or care management — through literature, advocacy, and/or education? (3) How has the nominee demonstrated a global perspective in their work related to ALS/MND? (4) What makes this individual an outstanding contributor to the global ALS/MND community?*
In what way is the nominee participating in the delivery of outstanding ALS/MND patient compassionate care?*
Please identify a short, selective list of research activities led currently and over the last 10 years by the nominee. These activities must have made a significant contribution to the medical literature in the search for the cause, treatment and/or cure of ALS/MND.*
You may record any other comments that will assist the judges here. (250 words max)
CV or Resume for Nominee*
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Forbes Norris Award Nomination Form

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