Hero Award
This award identifies and honors non-clinicians* from around the world 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
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.
*Someone 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.
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 the documnets below in English:
- Letter from the person/institution issuing the nomination specifying the reason for the nomination; contact details and affiliation of person/institution issuing the nomination and contact details and affiliation of the nominee
- CV of the nominee
Nominations for the 2025 ISPAD Prizes are closed. Thank you for celebrating excellence with us!
Send all the documents mentioned above to [email protected].
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
