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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 - Practical Diabetes Resource $750.00
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Your submission must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2012.

Purpose

The CDA/DES Diabetes Resource Award recognizes individuals who have developed a culturally sensitive educational tool for use in their practice.

The Award

Recipients of the CDA/DES Practical Diabetes Resource Award will receive $750 and a commemorative plaque presented to them at the Canadian Diabetes Association Professional Conference and Annual Meeting held in
October of each year.

Eligibility

The CDA/DES Diabetes Educational Resource Award is open to:

  • An active DES member in good standing for a minimum of one year.
  • The applicant’s name should not appear on the submitted educational material itself. Name of the applicant and institution must appear on the application form only.
  • NOTE: Members of the DES Awards Selection Committee and National Executive are not eligible to apply.

Rules

  • The culturally sensitive educational tool must be original in design and must have been developed by the individual submitting the entry. It must not be material developed by a commercial firm or a national organization. It may not be a tool that has already won a DES award or a revised version of such a tool.
  • The educational material must contain accurate information and include a list of references, if appropriate.
  • Applicants must provide a description of the tool and its purpose, which includes how it is used within the diabetes educator’s practice. The description should discuss the teaching/learning objectives of the tool
    as well as the audience for which the material was developed; including the age range, ethnic group, literacy level, socioeconomic level, etc.

    • Letters of Recommendation

    Letters in support of the applicant should be written by people involved in diabetes education. They must be dated, signed and include the writer’s name, title, address and telephone number. A .pdf of the letter containing an electronic signature is also acceptable.
    As specifically and concisely as possible, the letters should include details of:

    • How you know the nominee and for how long.
    • Describe the individual’s involvement, interest and commitment to diabetes education.
    • Discuss what personal characteristics make this individual uniquely qualified for this distinction.
    • Mention a specific instance that highlights why you think the applicant should receive this award.

    Application Process

    Requirements

    Applications must be typed or submitted in electronic format (i.e. Word document or .pdf) on official forms available through the DES. Handwritten, incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

    Include with the completed form:

    • two letters of reference from people involved in diabetes education
    • one current copy of the applicant’s resume or curriculum vitae

    Applications

    Online Application Form

    Write:
    Diabetes Educator Section
    Canadian Diabetes Association
    1400-522 University Ave.
    Toronto, Ontario M5G 2R5

    Call:
    416-363-3373 x7081

    Notification

    The recipient will be notified in sufficient time for them to prepare their culturally sensitive educational tool for display at the Abbott Diabetes Care Booth at the Canadian Diabetes Association Professional Conference.