The next round of awards nominations will occur in 2002. The awards presentation ceremony is held at the International Epilepsy Congress . Proposed Nominees from the previous election, who did not receive the award, will automatically be considered a nominee for one following election. Instructions for submitting candidates. The Ambassador for Epilepsy Award recognizes outstanding international contributions to activities advancing the cause of epilepsy.
Activities can be either at an international level or have an international impact.
Nominees must have made contributions above and beyond the call of duty either voluntarily or professionally in any scientific, clinical, educational or social support fields of epilepsy. Awardee receives a pin and free registration to attend the International Epilepsy Congress to receive the award. Instructions for submitting candidates. This award is presented to recognize a longstanding record of activities promoting improvement in the social circumstances of people with epilepsy. Alternatively, the awardee should have taken one single action, which has resulted in a major breakthrough in improving social conditions for people with epilepsy.