DIABETES NZ AWARDS CALL FOR APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS

Diabetes NZ is celebrating inspiring members of our community. Applications are now open for these important awards. Please apply if you’re interested or encourage others to do so.

THE JOHN MCLAREN YOUTH AWARDS

Our youth awards celebrate the pursuit of excellence by youth with diabetes. They recognise the determination and resilience of young people as they strive to achieve their goals in their chosen field, despite the challenges their condition brings.

In 2022, one award of $1,500 will be made in each of three fields: sporting, academic, and cultural. Anyone who is 25 or under and lives with diabetes is eligible to apply.

THE DIABETES NZ AWARD

Diabetes NZ Awards may be granted to individuals who have, directly or indirectly, made a significant difference to the diabetes cause in New Zealand. The award recognises exceptional achievement and is made in the knowledge that personal sacrifices are always part of such a contribution to diabetes.

THE LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD

The Diabetes NZ Life Membership is the organisation’s most prestigious honour. It is conferred on someone in recognition and appreciation of outstanding service for the benefit of people with diabetes.

To ensure this award remains a distinguished and exceptional honour, there are a maximum of 40 Life Members at any one time.

If someone you know deserves this, please nominate them.

THE SIR CHARLES BURNS MEMORIAL AWARD

Have you been on insulin for 50 years or more? Diabetes NZ presents this award to anyone who can demonstrate that they’ve managed their diabetes for a continuous period of at least 50 years through insulin therapy.

THE SILVER MEDAL AWARD

This award, initiated in 2021, is for anyone who can demonstrate that they’ve managed their diabetes for a continuous period of at least 25 years through insulin therapy.

HOW TO APPLY OR NOMINATE

Application forms for all awards are available on Diabetes NZ’s website. Go to www.diabetes.org.nz/awards Entries for all awards close 5pm, Wednesday 6 September.