Awards

Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Diabetes Research Award

Award Profile: 

This award recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions in patient-oriented clinical outcomes research having significant impact on diabetes prevention and treatment.    

Criteria for Selection: (Candidates can be peer or self-nominated.)

  • Nominee’s research must be patient-oriented, including clinical trials and outcomes research involving human subjects.
  • Nominee is well-known nationally or internationally for exceptional clinical research knowledge and expertise.
  • Nominee has outstanding track record of sharing his/her expertise with other health care professionals as documented by presentations and/or authorship of books /articles/reference materials.
  • Nominee can represent any type of diabetes clinical professional.
  • Nominee is a current member of the Association’s Professional Section.
  • Both U.S. and non-U.S. residents are eligible for award.
  • Contributions and volunteer service to both national and international diabetes organizations and the broader diabetes community may also be taken into consideration.   

Lecture/Publication:

  • There is no lecture associated with this award.

Honorarium/Travel/Registration:

  • The recipient receives a $3,000 honorarium
  • Award includes two round-trip coach airfares and hotel accommodations for the duration of the meeting.
  • Award includes complimentary registration to the 84th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, FL; June 21-24, 2024.  

2024 Nomination/Submission Process:

  • Nominations must be submitted using the new electronic nomination form.  All submissions must be received on or before 8pm ET, September 15, 2023.
  • Nominations are accepted from any professional member of the American Diabetes Association.

All Clinical Research in Diabetes Awards nominations must have the following documents uploaded as one .pdf file:

  • Letter of nomination/support, whether peer or self-nominated must be no more than 400 words and signed by no more than 3 individuals.  
  • Nomination letter/support should address criteria for selection (above), the most significant clinical research accomplishments of the nominee, and the impact of these accomplishments on clinical practice/patient care and outcomes.
  • Nominee’s CV with career and publication highlights.  

Nomination Submissions:

2024 nominations must be submitted using the online submission form.

Access Online Nomination Form

Questions? Contact Gedeon Topacio, Program Manager, Research & Scientific Programs, by email at gtopacio@diabetes.org

Selection:

The recipient is chosen by the National Scientific & Health Care Achievement Awards Committee and approved by the Executive Committee of the American Diabetes Association, February 2024.