Recovering from stroke can be an uphill battle. The Courage Award recognises the indomitable courage and hope shown by survivors and carers in facing stroke recovery. This category is open to survivors and carers and celebrates individual recovery and resilience.

Stroke recovery is a hugely individual journey, and for some that is enriched through creative expression in writing, photography, music and fine art. The award is open to stroke survivors who have a specific creative project to share. 

This award recognises excellence in stroke prevention, treatment, recovery or research in First Nations communities. The aim of this award is to highlight the impact of individuals and organisations working to achieve health equity within the First Nations sphere.

Stroke Foundation relies on the efforts of its fundraisers and this award is a celebration of the incredible support we receive. There are so many amazing stories out there of fundraisers who go above and beyond to make a difference, and this award acknowledges that commitment and hard work.

Our community is full of selfless people willing to dedicate their time to help others. This award celebrates the stroke survivors, carers, and volunteers who have chosen to support their community.  

This award recognises health professionals and researchers with experience of five or more years, who demonstrate tremendous dedication to their work in the field of stroke.  The award acknowledges that outstanding contribution to the lives of stroke patients, survivors and carers is vital and should be commended. 

Volunteers are the backbone of our community, and we are thrilled to be able to recognise their dedicated service. This award celebrates volunteers who make a significant difference and contribution to our mission to prevent, treat and beat stroke. 

This award recognises the contribution of a person aged under 18 in stroke awareness, fundraising or advocacy. Designating an award for this age-bracket will give our younger stroke community members the opportunity to be recognised. 

The President’s Achievement Award acknowledges exceptional individuals who support Stroke Foundation including people with a lived experience of stroke, community volunteers, corporate leaders involved in our invaluable partnership work, or dedicated clinicians and researchers. This award is not open for public nomination.