Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Wins Two APEX Awards
August 1, 2007
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) was honored twice in the 2007 APEX Awards competition. Mommy's Story, MSAA's children's booklet, received the APEX Grand Award for One-of-a-Kind Publication. MSAA also earned a Publication Excellence Award for their quarterly magazine, The Motivator. This was the first time MSAA entered the APEX Award competition.
"MSAA is extremely proud to have won two APEX Awards in our first year participating in the competition," says MSAA President and CEO Doug Franklin. "To be awarded such honors from respected professionals is a tribute to our communications staff, which has always produced high quality educational materials for the MS community."
The APEX Awards recognizes excellence in publications work by professional communicators. In this year's competition almost 5,000 entries were evaluated with 114 Grand Awards selected in all 11 major categories and 1,521 Awards of Excellence were given in 105 subcategories. The APEX Awards began in 1988 and is based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the ability to achieve communications excellence.
Copies of MSAA's award-winning booklet, Mommy's Story and The Motivator, as well as all of MSAA's publications, are currently available by contacting MSAA at (800) 532-7667, or by logging onto MSAA's website. Copies of The Motivator and all other MSAA publications may be ordered free of charge.
For more information, please contact Amanda Bednar at (800) 532-7667, extension 122 or via email at abednar@msassociation.org.
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is a national nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. MSAA offers programs and services including a toll-free Helpline (1-800-532-7667); support groups; equipment ranging from grab bars to wheelchairs; MRI funding and insurance advocacy; educational literature including a quarterly magazine, The Motivator; Lending Library; cooling program for heat-sensitive individuals; awareness events; and more.
To make a donation to MSAA or to inquire about volunteering or fundraising, please contact MSAA at (800) 532-7667 or visit MSAA's website for more information.
The most common neurological disorder diagnosed in young adults, multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. This disorder damages or destroys the protective covering (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves, causing reduced communication between the brain and nerve pathways. Common symptoms include visual problems, overwhelming fatigue, difficulty with balance and coordination, and various levels of impaired mobility. MS is not contagious or fatal.
