American Diabetes Wholesale Announces 2008 Diabetes Educator of the
Year Contest
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) August 26, 2008 --
American Diabetes Wholesale, a discount provider of diabetic supplies to
individuals without insurance, announced their 2nd
annual Diabetes Educator of the Year Award contest recently at the
American Association of Diabetes Educators 2008 International Diabetes
Educators Conference in Washington, D.C. ADW created their award program
in an effort to recognize the unsung heroes of the diabetes epidemic and
offer promotion and recognition of dedicated healthcare professionals
who remain committed to helping those living with diabetes.
“Diabetes Educators are on the frontline of
the diabetes epidemic,” says Chris Maguire,
Vice President and Co-Founder of American Diabetes Wholesale. “Our
award program is a way for American Diabetes Wholesale to say thank-you
and bring attention to the selfless work these individuals are
performing everyday.”
All diabetes care professionals are eligible to win the contest,
including Certified Diabetes Educators, nurses, physicians and other
healthcare professionals who are committed to helping their patients
learn how to effectively manage their diabetes. To nominate a healthcare
professional, please visit http://www.americandiabeteswholesale.com/Contest.
Click on “Nominate Your Favorite Diabetes
Educator” and tell ADW’s
expert panel of judges in 250 words or less why the nominee should be
the 2008 Diabetes Educator of the Year.
The winner of the contest will receive a 2-night/3-day stay at the Boca
Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, Florida, round-trip airfare for
themselves and a guest as well as ground transfers between the airport
and the hotel. The winner will also be honored at a special ceremony
coordinated by ADW and local diabetes advocate partners. CDEs, patients,
co-workers, medical personnel and anyone else familiar with a Diabetic
Educator’s accomplishments may submit an
essay. Submissions are due no later than Friday, November 7, 2008.
Last year, ADW honored Barbara J. Odom RN, PHN, M.ED, as the recipient
of the 2007 Diabetes Educator of the Year Award. In addition to being a
U.S. Navy Veteran and a Registered Nurse of 36 years, Barbara became a
Certified Diabetes Educator in 1985. She has since worked independently
and volunteered her time in the San Diego Community and throughout the
country motivated by her love of nursing, teaching and helping others.
She facilitates a monthly support group in Southeast San Diego, does
workshop presentations on diabetes and other health-related topics.
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