Applications for the 2024 Award are now closed.

Purpose of award

To recognise individuals who either:

• have demonstrated innovative and successful initiatives in the field of Paediatric Endocrinology, that have advanced best practice in patient care, education or research
• plan to implement or research an initiative which aims to directly improve the care of children and young people with endocrine or diabetes diagnoses

Award available

• Two awards of £1500
• The winner/s will also be invited to present their project at the BSPED annual conference the following year
• The winner/s supporting statement will be added to the BSPED website on the previous award winners page.

Prizes offered each year are dependent upon there being appropriate funds and financial stability within the society.

Eligibility Criteria

Entries for this award are welcome from all Paediatric Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHP) BSPED members involved in the care of children with endocrine or diabetes disorders.

• Applications will only be considered if they are submitted by an individual who has been a BSPED member for at least one year by the submission deadline date
• Nurses and AHPs who are in-training may apply if they hold a minimum of six months' membership or if their supervisor is a member of at least 1 year standing
• Nominees must be qualified professionals and registered to practise.
• Nominees must have undertaken or plan to undertake a project/ piece of work which demonstrates a measurable impact upon endocrine nursing/AHP care or practice.
• Relevant projects may cover any aspect of endocrine or diabetes care.
• Examples include: development of a resource for patients, clinic management initiative, best practice development, community liaison education, prescribing or medication management, use of technology to improve care, research innovation.
• The award should be used only for professional development, service development, or patient care.
• The award must be paid into an institutional, not a personal bank account.
• Winners from the two previous award rounds are not eligible to apply again.