DES Award Descriptions & Applications
The Diabetes Educator Section (DES) Awards and Grants represent excellence in the areas of volunteerism, manuscript development and chapter activities and celebrate the outstanding contributions of members. The CDA believes in investing in the development of the DES membership, as evidenced by its scholarship and continuing education awards. Many of these awards would not be possible without the generous support of industry sponsors.
Thank you to all sponsors for their support over the past year, and their continued recognition and celebration of the value of all Association activities.
Please note the submission deadline for all Awards & Scholarships has been extended to May 15, 2012
- Diabetes Educator of the Year
In recognition of a DES member who has made special contributions to diabetes education through dedication, sensitivity and innovation in the daily practice of patient education and care.
SPONSOR: LifeScan Canada Ltd. ~ $1,000
- Eli Lilly Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship is in recognition of outstanding individual effort in diabetes care and enables a DES member to pursue graduate or post-graduate studies in a diabetes-related field.
SPONSOR: Eli Lilly Canada Inc. ~ $5,000
- BD Distinguished DES Volunteer Service Award
In recognition of three outstanding DES members who have positively contributed to the CDA’s Diabetes Educator Section over the year.
SPONSOR: Becton Dickinson ~ $500 x 3
- Novo Nordisk Conference Scholarships
This scholarship supports the professional development of five diabetes educators in their specialty practice from across the country.
SPONSOR: Novo Nordisk ~ $1,000 x 5
- Practical Diabetes Resource Award
In recognition of culturally sensitive educational tools that enhance the commitment to better diabetes care and education.
SPONSOR: Abbott Diabetes Care ~ $750
- Roche Diagnostics Public Service and Education Award
In recognition of outstanding efforts by a DES member in promoting awareness of diabetes and developing programs to help people living with diabetes.
SPONSOR: Roche Diagnostics ~ $2,000
- Diabetes Camp Educator Award
In recognition of a camp educators’ commitment and dedication to diabetes camping.
SPONSOR: Abbott Diabetes Care ~ $750
- CDECB Award of Excellence & Dedication - NEW!
In recognition of a current CDE who demonstrates excellence, commitment and dedication in the delivery of diabetes care.
SPONSOR: CDECB ~ $500
- Standards & Recognition Program Bursary
A $500 bursary to encourage programs who have received SRP recognition in the past to resubmit.
To be eligible, a program must have submitted a portfolio for recognition the year of the application and must have received recognition in the past. Only one program per year can qualify (if more than one program applies a draw will be made for the winner). Please Note: The winning program/organization will not be eligible to receive this bursary for another ten years. Please express your interest in writing by email to Katie Hutchinson.- Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award
In recognition of a long standing DES member’s contributions to improved quality of life for people affected by diabetes.
- DES Length of Service Award
In recognition of CDA and DES volunteers by five-year increments.