Hero Award

The ISPAD non-clinician Award

This award identifies and honors non-clinicians worldwide who have developed projects with a broad impact, thus contributing to improving and transforming the lives of many young people with diabetes.

The project selected must have impacted the lives of several children, adolescents, or young adults (rather than an isolated project that contributed to the well-being of one individual with diabetes)

The award will be given based on the nominee's work in leadership, commitment, compassion in care, partnership, breadth and depth of efforts, and impact.

The ISPAD Hero Award is kindly sponsored by Diabetes Leadership Council [need logo]

The prize winner will be invited to attend ISPAD's Annual Conference to officially receive the award at ISPAD's Networking & Recognition Evening. ISPAD will cover registration, economy travel, and accommodation.

How to nominate a candidate for this prize?

Nominations for this category can be submitted by ISPAD members. A person can be nominated only by a third party.

The nominator should provide:

  1. Fill in this form [form needed]
  2. Letter from the person/institution issuing the nomination specifying the reason for the nomination
  3. CV

Eligibility criteria

  • Not working as a healthcare professional, e.g., not working as a patient's primary caregiver in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, clinic, or patient's home
  • Implementing a project that benefits a large group of people with diabetes rather than an individual
  • Candidates can be from any country
  • There are no age restrictions
  • ISPAD membership is not required