In My Community

Have you or someone you know made an exceptional difference in the lives of people with and affected by diabetes in Northeast Ohio? If so, consider submitting a nomination for the 2nd annual 2013 Northeast Ohio Stop Diabetes Awards of Excellence. Please mark your calanders and join us Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Embassy Suites in Independence, Ohio.

More Information to come. Please contact Joann Mraz with any questions at JMraz@diabetes.org

SHARE:
Honoree has demonstrated a significant and ongoing ability to train and motivate individuals in Northeast Ohio to adopt a healthier lifestyle to improve self management and prevention of diabetes through:

• Leadership role on a committee, event or community activity
• Collaborative initiatives
• Patient empowerment
• Educating and training other health care professionals

ACT:
Honoree has demonstrated a significant and ongoing commitment to supporting one or more activities in Northeast Ohio that:

• Improve outcomes for people with diabetes and pre-diabetes
• Advocate on behalf of those at risk and those with diabetes who have been denied their rights because of diabetes
• Increase access to qualify diabetes care
• Provide clinical diabetes care
• Uphold the American Diabetes Association’s standards of care for screening and treatment of diabetes and pre-diabetes
• Expand the field of diabetes research: research projects, funding and collaboration on research opportunities

LEARN:
Honoree has demonstrated a significant and ongoing commitment to those affected by diabetes in Northeast Ohio by one or more activities such as:

• Conducting and facilitating program events that provide education and raise awareness
• Communicating key prevention messages including targeted, culturally competent outreach to high risk populations
• Raising awareness related to all aspects, including physical and emotional, of diabetes
• Initiating activities that improve the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes

GIVE:
Honoree has demonstrated a significant and ongoing financial commitment for research and other mission-driven activities of the American Diabetes Association in Northeast Ohio.

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