Martha Taylor Sarno Award Nomination Form 2026

The National Aphasia Association is accepting nominations for the 2026 Dr. Martha Taylor Sarno Advocacy Award.

This award honors a person with aphasia who has made a significant impact in raising awareness and understanding of aphasia.

Nominations close July 20th, 2026.

All nominations will be reviewed confidentially by the award committee.

The award winner will be announced publicly at the Speaking Out! 2026 conference this fall.

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Tell us why this person deserves the Martha Taylor Sarno Advocacy Award.

What have they done to raise aphasia awareness and advocate for themselves and the aphasia community?

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