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Each year, the American Diabetes Association recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals in the service of the diabetes community through its National Achievement Awards.

These awards are among the Association’s most noteworthy and coveted recognition opportunities, celebrating those whose significant contributions to our cause have been national in scope and impact. Past recipients represent individuals or groups that have never faltered in their efforts to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Please take a moment to learn how you can nominate someone for our prestigious National Service Achievement Awards and National Scientific and Healthcare Achievement Awards.

National Service Achievement Awards

2013 Nominations
The call for nominations for the 2013 Awards runs from April 24 to June 7, 2013.

Click to view the Award Descriptions, Selection Process, Eligibility Considerations or How to Submit a Nomination.

2012 Award Recipients

• See the 2012 National Service Achievement Award recipients.
• See all past award recipients.

National Scientific & Health Care Achievement Awards

2013 Nominations
The call for nominations for the 2013 awards runs from June 3 to September 30, 2013.

Use this link to see all of the award descriptions and to submit a nomination.

2012 Award Recipients
Eight achievement awards were presented at the 72nd Scientific Sessions in June 2012.

• See the 2012 Award Recipients.
• See all past award recipients.

Association Officers Leadership and Service Recognition

We also honor our Principal Officers each year for their leadership and service.