Entry criteria
Entries for this category can be from individual patient advocates (or person with MS) or be nominations by other individuals on behalf of an individual patient advocate (or person with MS).
Each entry should highlight how the patient advocate has actively fostered one or more of the MS Brain Health recommendations and shared this with other members of their community via podcasts, blogs, social media, support groups or patient meetings (on a local, national or global level). Entries should demonstrate the unmet needs, awareness raising and outcomes, as well as include testimonials.
Nominators (those nominating someone else) should submit a 200-word summary outlining the reason for nomination. We will then contact the nominees and ask them to submit further information.
Entry submission information – for entries from patient advocates
All entries must be submitted as a written document and short video in the English language. Please see the entry specifications below. All entries will be anonymised for judging.
Written document
Entry title
Please give a simple title for your entry of no more than 15 words.
Executive summary – 150 words maximum
This section is a summary of your entry and will be used if the entry is selected as a finalist. It does not need to be anonymised.
Situation analysis and needs assessment – 150 words maximum
- In this section show the judges a clear need for the initiative and why the project was implemented.
- Please highlight the metrics you planned to gather to measure the effectiveness of this project.
Strategy – 200 words maximum
- Please outline what your strategy was and why.
- Refer to the metrics and insight mentioned in the situation analysis section.
Creativity and execution – 250 words maximum
- Please describe how you implemented the project or programme.
- Please briefly outline why these specific tactics were selected.
Effectiveness: outcomes vs objectives – 250 words maximum
- Show clearly how the project delivered against the stated objectives.
- Help the judges to understand how the effectiveness was measured.
- Demonstrate the impact the of the project and possible future impact (this section can include quotes from healthcare professionals, patients, carers, colleagues).
Written documents can include figures, images and diagrams (but this should be limited to three) and should only be used if copyright permissions have been granted. Any patient cases included must be anonymised.
Video entry
Videos should be no more than 2–3 minutes in length and should be provided as a MP4 file or as a PowerPoint (PPT) file with audio.
Videos should include:
- the title of the project
- an overview or executive summary
- the strategy of the project
- a summary of the execution of the project
- a summary of the outcomes (celebrate the success of the project).
If your entry is selected as a finalist, your video will be shared on the MS Brain Health website and social media channels, so please ensure you gain written permission for the video to be shared from everyone who is included in your film. Please avoid including any personal contact details in the video.
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