1. The educational tool/program for use in practice must be original in design. 

2. The project should be developed by the individual submitting the application; however, it can be a team project. Please describe your role on the team and provide information for other team members. 

3. The tool/program may not be developed by a commercial firm or national organization. 

4. The tool/program must be developed for use in practice of DSME and support. 

An appropriate applicant meets the needs of patients by using effective practices which may include: 

• Innovation and use of new approaches to the delivery of DSMES (description of the role the applicant played and the resulting positive outcomes that have occurred using innovative processes/approaches)  

• Working creatively in applying established and new scientific knowledge in DSMES  

• Demonstrates leadership skills and/or committed service to the practice (leadership position in LNG, CB, COI or ADCES national committee). The applicant's portfolio of leadership roles have resulted in increasing levels of responsibility.  

• Fosters community connections (JDRF, ADA, AHA, YMCA, etc.). Evidence that the contributions the applicant has made to community connections are sustainable and have a positive impact on the community and/or the profession. 

The nominator/applicant must submit: 

• Two letters of support, of not more than 1,000 words, from a professional colleague other than the nominator 

• CV or Resume 

Letters of support must include how the applicant provided the following: 

• Innovation and use of new approaches to the delivery of DSMS (description of the role the candidate played and the resulting positive outcomes that have occurred using innovative processes/approaches)  

• Working creatively in applying established and new scientific knowledge in DSMES  

• Demonstrates leadership skills and/or committed service to the practice (leadership position in LNG, CB, COI or ADCES national committee). The candidate's portfolio of leadership roles have resulted in increasing levels of responsibility.  

• Fosters community connections (JDRF, ADA, AHA, YMCA, etc.). Evidence that the contributions the candidate has made to community connections are sustainable and have a positive impact on the community and the profession. 

Applications must be complete to be considered. Please be sure to provide as much detail as possible in your answers. Applications demonstrating thoughtful, detailed responses tend to yield more favorable results. 

• Recipient is recognized at Annual Meeting each year. 

• Recipient will receive complimentary registration to the ADCES Annual Meeting and up to $1,000 in travel expenses (subject to change).  

• Annual Meeting may be in-person, virtual or a combination.

• Nominee is a Nurse Practitioner.

• Nominee is a member of ADCES. 

• May have a CDCES or BC-ADM credential but not required.

• Must focus on the integration of self-management with clinical management 

• Incorporates ADCES7 Self-care behaviors 

• Optimizes clinical management/treatment 

• Uses technology to impact care 

• Patient-centered 

• Addresses health care delivery 

• Can be a tool, a technique, a practice intervention 

The nominator/applicant must address in writing how the nominee meets the criteria stated above in 500 words or less (essay).

The nominator/applicant must submit: 

• Two letters of support of not more than 1,000 words, from a professional colleague other than the nominator 

• CV or Resume 

Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2021. 

• ADCES Membership - Active membership at the time of application submission and receipt of the award 

• Should work with Children with Type 1 diabetes 

• CV or Resume attached 

• Letters of Support - 1 letter required