Deadline to submit nominations is November 16, 2012
The American Diabetes Association (Association) is seeking nominations of individuals eligible to receive one of the Association's National Scientific andHealth Care Achievement awards. These awards are designed to recognize and honor exceptional leadership among individuals who have made significant contributions to the Association through their outstanding career achievements and support in the areas of diabetes research, clinical care and education including training, mentoring and international impact.
The awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge those individuals who play a major part in the advancement of the Association's mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
The seven prestigious scientific awards will be presented at the 73rd Scientific Sessions, June 21-25, 2013 in Chicago.
The following links include complete award profile information including criteria for selection and full submission requirements.
The Kelly West Award
Honoring Outstanding Achievements in Epidemiology
Additionally four interest group lectureship awards will be presented:
Download the 2013 Nomination Application
Should you need assistance with your nomination, please contact Mary Merkin at mmerkin@diabetes.org or call 800-676-4065, ext 1371.
NOTE: All nominations are reviewed by a peer committee, the ADA National Medicine, Science and Health Care Award Committee. Award winners will be notified in February 2013.