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Our mission is to empower people living with neuromuscular diseases to live longer, more independent lives.

Honors and Awards

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is proud to be at the forefront of research, care, and advocacy for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s disease) and over 300 related neuromuscular diseases. Our ongoing commitment for nearly 75 years includes accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing care, and advocating for access for people living with disabilities. From the MDA Resource Center and Gene Therapy Support Network, to over 150 MDA Care Center’s at the nation’s top healthcare institutions, to MDA Summer Camp, and recreational and educational programming for professionals and families, MDA has earned awards and recognition in all areas of our organization.

Institutional Awards

Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award - Research!America Advocacy Awards 2025

The Patient Advocacy Award (Non-profit) - Advanced Therapies Awards 2024
Recipient: Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Gene Therapy Support Network (GTXSN)

Print Publication Finalist - PR Daily Awards 2024
Recipient: Quest Media Print

Sonia Skarlatos Public Service Award – American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy
Team/Group Awards

Top 100 Marketing Teams - OnConference 2024
Recipient: Marketing and Communications

Drive Purpose Campaign - PR Daily Content Marketing Awards 2024
Recipient: #AccessibleAirTravel Campaign

Call to Action - 16^th Annual Shorty Award Finalist and Audience Honor
Recipient: #AccessibleAirTravel Campaign

Call to Action – 9th Annual Shorty Impact Award Finalist
Recipient: #AccessibleAirTravel Campaign

Federal Advocacy by a Patient Advocate or Organization - EveryLife Foundation RareVoice Awards 2023
Recipient: Mindy Henderson, Vice President, Disability Outreach & Empowerment and Madison Lawson, MDA Advocate

Communications Innovation Award - Public Affairs Council Innovation Awards 2024
Recipient: Muscular Dystrophy Association - #AccessibleAirTravel Campaign
Individual Awards

Most Valuable Philanthropist Award - Major League Baseball Players Association 2024
Recipient: Rhys Hoskins, MLB Player MDA Advocate

Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award - Major League Baseball Players Association 2024
Recipient: Rhys Hoskins, MLB Player & MDA Advocate

The Top 50 Women Chief Development Officers of 2024 – Women We Admire
Recipient: Ruth Ann Daily, Chief Development Officer

Top Women in Marketing - Ragan Team Leaders 2024
Recipient: Morgan Roth, Chief Marketing Officer

Top 50 Chief Operations Officer - OnConference 2024
Recipient: Mike Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Henry Viscardi Achievement Award 2023 - The Viscardi Center
Recipient: Mindy Henderson, Vice President, Disability Outreach & Empowerment

Marcoms Most Influential List - The PRNet 2023
Recipient: Mary Fiance, Vice President, Strategic Communications

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