AWARD WINNERS
IBE Golden Light Awards are presented to young people either affected by epilepsy or have made a significant positive impact on the lives of others who have the condition. The name of the award signifies someone who espouses the spirit of IBE, which is to "bring epilepsy out of the shadows and into the light". The Golden Light Awards are presented at all regional and international epilepsy congresses by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE).
Do you know a young person with epilepsy, who is working to 'bring epilepsy out of the shadows and into the light', who you believe is deserving of recognition? Or do you know someone caring for a person with epilepsy who is a 'shining light' and worthy of reward? Even if that person you know is now seizure free but is still active within the community, can be nominated. To nominate a candidate, you can reach out to us at epilepsymalaysia@gmail.com, detailing why you feel this person is deserving of the award. Candidate must be between 18 and 35 years of age on the 1st January 2024.
You can find out more information about the IBE Golden Light Awards here.
IBE Golden light award winners
In Memoriam - Janet Lee (1989 - 2023)
Although she was not chosen as the top 3 awardees of IBE International Golden Light Award 2023, Janet Lee was given the "Highly Commended" distinction by the judging panel, in recognition of her outstanding achievements.
Her certificate was presented as part of the 35th International Epilepsy Congress in Dublin (Sept 2023). You can read her essay submission as written by her mother Mdm. Joyce Moi, a month before Janet's passing.
"When Janet Lee was eight months old, she suffered her first seizure attack. It was just the beginning of a lifelong struggle with epilepsy, a condition that doctors eventually classified as “intractable” due to the unpredictable nature of her seizures and their resistance to medication..."
May Yoong's Story:
"I am Lee May Yoong, born on the 3rd of September, 1991. At the age of 3 years old, I was diagnosed with epilepsy and my seizures stopped when I was 12 years old... "
Tim's Story:
Ms. Lai is a mindfulness-based therapist under the Epilepsy Research Programme at the University Malaya Medical Center, Malaysia. During the process of history taking, Siew Tim utilises psychotherapeutic techniques and assessments to understand the needs of people with Epilepsy. Read more...
Salim's Story:
Mr. Salim is a patient with epilepsy who is also an executive member of PEM since 2017. He has contributed to the work of PEM since his involvement with us and has inspired others with his strength and courage living with epilepsy. Read more...