STROKE Foundation is looking out for unsung heroes in our community who are making the future brighter for people with stroke.
Nominations are open for the 2022 national Stroke Awards. The Awards recognise a wide range of people, including survivors of stroke, family members, carers, volunteers, fundraisers, researchers, and health professionals.
There are seven award categories this year (listed below), including a new accolade, the Stroke Warrior Award. This award is open to inspirational children who have taken the initiative to raise awareness of stroke, or who are inspirational champions in their own recovery or through supporting a stroke-impacted family member.
Stroke Foundation acting CEO, Mark Karlovic said, “There are so many incredible individuals across the country who have demonstrated courage, tenacity, passion and care to improve lives for people with stroke,” Mr Karlovic said.
He said the new Stroke Warrior Award is an opportunity to celebrate the efforts of the very youngest in Australia’s stroke community.
“We know there are children and teenagers who make incredible efforts in their own stroke recoveries, and many who play a significant role in the stroke journey of their parents and grandparents. For example, they might have been the one to recognise the signs of stroke and call triple zero (000), or to have arranged their entire school class to write get well letters to a teacher.”
Go to: https://strokefoundation.org.au/What-we-do/National-Stroke-Foundation-Awards to nominate, nominations close Friday, February 11. The winners will be announced at Stroke Foundation’s Stroke Awards ceremony in Melbourne in May.
Stroke Awards Categories:
– Stroke Warrior Award
– Courage Award
– Creative Award
– Fundraiser of the Year Award
– Improving Life after Stroke Award
– Volunteer of the Year Award
– President’s Achievement Award
