Supported by the Primary Care Diabetes Society (PCDS) this award will be presented to an individual who is based in the UK or Ireland and has delivered excellence in education in a specialist or community setting: whether through developing innovative teaching tools or courses; providing mentorship for other educators; or delivering and promoting externally developed training. He or she will have a clear patient focus and be seen as a champion for education in his or her area.
Nominations are welcome for anyone working in a professional field in a specialist or community setting, where diabetes education is a major focus of the role. You may not nominate yourself.
The nominee’s information will be posted online for the public vote within a specific time frame. The top five nominations from the public vote will then be reviewed by an independent judging panel made up of senior judges and chairs who will make the final decision on who receives the award.
The judges will be looking for evidence of innovative and successful education in 2024 to support increased awareness and knowledge of diabetes for people with diabetes and/or family and carers leading to empowerment and successful self-management, improved diabetes control and improved quality of life.
Read about the 2024 winner:
WINNER
James Ridgeway
The main reason for nominating James is the incredible difference that he has made and continues to make in all the areas of education and care described in this nomination. Quite simply he is one of the best, if not the best, that I have had the pleasure to work with and lead. This feedback is only enhanced, by his education evaluations – describing his education as powerful, and practice changing
His enthusiasm, creative mind, and unerring focus on patient centred holistic care, means that he is both challenging and supportive in his role. He challenges himself and others where necessary in areas such as language matters, and stigma and is a fabulous advocate for education, Eden, LDC and healthcare. He is always positive, and willing to go the extra mile. His contribution to HCP education, peer support and growing requests to deliver nationally highlight the brilliant educator he is.
