Awards & Scholarships

The applications for the AADE Education and Research Foundation Scholarships and AADE Recognition Awards are only available from November to February of each year. Recipients are announced in June.

Scholarships

The 2009 Annual Meeting Scholarship application period is now closed.



Check back in October for information about Scholarships for 2010.



Recognition Awards

The award application period is now closed. 

Allene Von Son Award - Sponsored by Bayer Corporation
Recognizes diabetes educators who have developed original, outstanding and effective patient education tools. Includes $500 and a commemorative plaque to a winner in three different categories.

Diabetes Camp Educator Award
Recognizes a diabetes camp educator who has made special contributions to diabetes camp(s) through dedicated and innovative support and participation. Includes $1,000 and a commemorative plaque.

Diabetes Educator of the Year Award -Sponsored by LifeScan, Inc.
Honors a diabetes educator who has made a special contribution to the field through dedication, innovation and sensitivity in patient care. Includes $5,000, a $10,000 travel grant and a commemorative plaque.

Legislative Leadership Award -Sponsored by Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Recognizes an active member of AADE who has made special contributions to the political process by participating, promoting and developing legislative advocacy to benefit diabetes education. Two awards of $1,000 each will be presented at the AADE Annual Meeting & Exhibition.

Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award -Sponsored by BD Consumer Products.
Recognizes two chapters (large and small) that have taken leadership roles in diabetes education and have supported the national organization’s goals. Includes $1,000 and a commemorative plaque to the winner in each category.