American Diabetes Association Invites Nominations for Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award
The American Diabetes Association is inviting nominations for its 2015 Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award.
The annual award program is designed to stimulate, acknowledge, and reward outstanding educational efforts by a health professional working in the field of diabetes education. Nominees will have demonstrated significant long-term national or international contributions to the field of diabetes education; have many years of effort in the field of diabetes education; have evidence of benefit to recipients; and be well known to others in his/her area of expertise. Publications and teaching experience are factors in the selection process.
A $3,000 honorarium will be awarded to the recipient, who will deliver the Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award Lecture at the 75th Scientific Sessions in Boston, Massachusetts, June 5-9, 2015. The award includes two round-trip coach airfares and hotel accommodations for up to five nights, as well as other travel-related expenses and two complimentary registrations to scientific sessions for the recipient and a guest.
To be eligible, nominees must be a member of ADA's National Professional Section. Both U.S. and non-U.S. residents are eligible for the award. Contributions and volunteer service to both national and international diabetes organizations and the broader diabetes community may also be taken into consideration. Nominations will be accepted from any professional member of the American Diabetes Association.
Visit the ADA website for complete program guidelines and nomination instructions.
