The Alliance has created a new Student Award to be presented for the first time at the 2023 Alliance Conference. The purpose of this award is to encourage ALS/MND exposure and awareness in the global student community, provide a platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas that would improve the quality of life of people living with ALS/MND, and drive innovation within the ALS/MND space.
The criteria for the Student award are that the nominee must; have initiated and implemented work that will have an international impact on people living with ALS/MND; explored new and innovative ideas for improving quality of life of PALS that shows an understanding of PALS needs; have potential to be an achievable and accessible solution; and, must be a full-time student.