Life After Stroke Award categories for 2010
Courage Awards
Rebuilding a life after stroke requires remarkable courage and determination. These awards are for people who have demonstrated inspirational courage in overcoming personal, physical, emotional or communication problems as a result of the devastating effects of their stroke.
This category is divided into three age groups in recognition of the fact that a stroke can happen to anyone at any age:
Children and Young People’s Courage Award (up to 18 years old)
Adult Courage Award (18- 64 years old)
Adult Courage Award (65 years and over)
Susie Hulks Memorial Award for Art
This award is given in memory of Susie Hulks, who received the Life After Stroke Artistic Award in 1996. This award is presented to a stroke survivor who uses the visual arts to express him or herself creatively. This could include painting, drawing, sculpture or ceramics.
Carer’s Award
The role of a carer in supporting a stroke survivor can be a vital part of their recovery. People caring for stroke survivors face practical and emotional problems that can often be challenging and distressing, and sometimes require considerable sacrifice. Equally, it can be immensely rewarding. This award is for a person who continues to demonstrate their commitment to caring by providing personal, practical and emotional support for a stroke survivor. You may nominate an individual or several people as a group, who regularly provide help. However, the nominee must not be a paid carer.
The Stroke Association Award for Volunteering
Volunteers change lives. More than 4,000 volunteers regularly dedicate their time to help The Stroke Association throughout the UK. Without their hard work and steadfast contribution we would not be able to provide our wide range of services, raise as much money, or support as many people affected by stroke. This award is for an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to The Stroke Association as a volunteer, demonstrating the great dedication, commitment and compassion that is at the heart of all volunteering.
Stroke Club Award
Stroke clubs play a vital role in improving the lives of those affected by stroke in their local community. This award is given in recognition and celebration of the vital support network they provide. This award is presented to a group that can demonstrate the difference it makes to the quality of life of stroke survivors in their local area through its varied and innovative activity programmes, delivered by dedicated organisers and volunteers.
Excellence in Stroke Care Award
A wide range of health, social care and other professionals work tirelessly to reduce the impact that stroke can have on people. This award recognises exceptional service in the provision of stroke care. In 2010 the award will be presented to an occupational therapist who has demonstrated his or her commitment to raising the quality of care for people experiencing difficulties after stroke.
