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Celebrating volunteer contributions: Fight Parkinson’s Recognition Awards

The Fight Parkinson’s Recognition Awards recognise the significant contribution of volunteers in the support of people living with Parkinson’s and their families.

The Parkinson’s community has been built on the invaluable contributions of volunteers, who have offered their time, insight, and experience to inspire and support others. The awards recognise the significant contribution of volunteer individuals and groups in the support of people living with Parkinson’s and their families in both years of service and outstanding contribution.

Assessment of nominations

Nominations will be considered and assessed by the Board of Fight Parkinson’s. If no suitable nominations are received, no award is given.

Note: Current Board members of Fight Parkinson’s are not entitled to receive these awards.

Announcement of awards

Awards will be announced in November each year.

Who can make a nomination?

Board Members, Presidents, Boards and CEO’s of other organisations, Fight Parkinson’s members and the broader Parkinson’s community are entitled to nominate suitable candidates.

How to make a nomination?

  1. Chose which of the awards below is suitable for your nominated candidate
  2. Review the criteria and the information to support your nomination, which may include;
    • Letters of support
    • List of referees
    • Biographical details
    • Event reports
  3. Download the nomination form and complete the details by the nominated due date
  4. Submit your nomination via email or post
    • Email your nomination form and attachments to info@fightparkinsons.org.au
    • Post your nomination to PO Box 116, Camberwell VIC 3124.
Award categories
Who does this award recognise?

Fight Parkinson’s highest honour, the Sir Zelman Cowen Award, is presented to an individual in recognition of their invaluable voluntary contribution to the Parkinson’s community. In 2006, Sir Zelman Cowen generously gave permission for an award to be presented in his name, allowing Fight Parkinson’s the honour of recognising his outstanding community service and support for people living with Parkinson’s.

Nomination Criteria

This award, the highest honour available, is presented annually to an individual, recognising their outstanding service to Fight Parkinson’s and services to people living with Parkinson’s. Sir Zelman Cowen generously gave permission for the award to be in his name, which is most appropriate, recognising his own outstanding community service to all Australians, and his personal journey with Parkinson’s.

What to include in your nomination for this award

Nominations for the Sir Zelman Cowen Award should include full written details of an individual, recognizing their outstanding service to Fight Parkinson’s and services to people living with Parkinson’s – the work that they do, years of service, how long they have been involved with Fight Parkinson’s, commitment & dedication to people with Parkinson’s, their achievements and how those achievements have benefitted people affected by Parkinson’s. Giving reasons for this nomination may include referees, and or supporting documentation.

Nomination form 

Who does this award recognise?

This award honours a family member or friend who has been touched by Parkinson’s and has made a significant difference to the Parkinson’s community, through their voluntary leadership or support of a leader, through their consistency, length of service and dedication to the community.

Nomination Criteria

This award will honour a family member or friend that has been touched by Parkinson’s and has made a significant difference to the Parkinson’s Community, through their voluntary leadership or support of a leader, through their consistency, length of service and dedication to the community.

What to Include in your Nomination for this award.

Nominations for the Harold Waldron Carer’s Award should Include full written details of an individual, outlining their outstanding service to Fight Parkinson’s and services to people living with Parkinson’s through their voluntary leadership or support of a leader, through their consistency, length of service and dedication to the community.

Nomination form

Who does this award recognise?

Recognises the significant contribution of an individual or an organisation to events or activities.

Nomination criteria

This award will honour a family member or friend that has been touched by Parkinson’s and has made a significant difference to the Parkinson’s Community, through their voluntary leadership or support of a leader, through their consistency, length of service and dedication to the community.

What to include in your nomination for this award

Nominations for the Community Recognition Award should include written details of the contribution of an individual or organisation to an event or activity.

Nomination form

Who does this award recognise?

Acknowledges the continuous service of volunteers in an administrative, project or service capacity, particularly those coordinating a Peer Support Group.

Nomination criteria

Recognises the continuous service of volunteers in an administrative, project or service capacity.

What to include in your nomination for this award

Nominations for these service awards should include written details outlining the continuous service of a volunteer in an administrative, project or service capacity.

Nomination form

Who does this award recognise?

This award recognises outstanding services for a period of at least 15 years.

Nomination criteria

Recognises the continuous service of volunteers in an administrative, project or service capacity.

Nomination form

Please note: Fight Parkinson’s uses the phrase Parkinson’s rather than Parkinson’s Disease to reflect the community’s preference. Parkinson’s Disease is used only when necessary such as in medical, research or government contents, or in direct quotes.