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National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards
Nominations are being sought for the following National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards
- Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement
- Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award
- Albert Renold Award
- Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award
- Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award
- Harold Rifkin Award for Distinguished International Service in the Cause of Diabetes
- Kelly West Award for Outstanding Achievement in Epidemiology
National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards
The American Diabetes Association (Association) is seeking nominations of individuals eligible to receive one of the Association's national scientific and health 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.
Timeline for Completing and Submitting a Nomination
An individual may be nominated or may submit a self nomination. Either is welcome. Please note that incomplete nomination forms will not be considered.
Nomination applications will be accepted by email submission only. Completed applications must be received at ADASciMedAwards@diabetes.org by/before 8:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, December 4, 2009. Click Here for the nomination form.
It is important to review the specific award purpose and criteria for selection, which is available in the resource documents posted below, before completing a nomination form for consideration.
The following criteria apply to all nominations:
- Eligibility for awards is limited to those who have not received any other national award during the preceding three years.
- Nominees may not be current national officers of the American Diabetes Association or have held national office within the past three years.
National Awards Reference Resources
- National Scientific and Service Achievement Awards Policy (PDF)
- National Scientific and Health Care Award Descriptions (PDF)
- List of Association’s National Award Recipients (PDF)
- NIH-Style Biographical Sketch Sample (PDF)
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Merkin, Manager, Scientific & Medical Division, directly at 1-800-676-4065, extension 1371, or email at ADASciMedAwards@diabetes.org
