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.

We also encourage those who have managed their diabetes with insulin therapy consistently for 50 years or more to apply for the Sir Charles Burns Memorial Award. And for those whose diabetes has been managed on insulin for 25 years or more, we are offering a new Silver Medal.

The Sir Charles Burns Memorial Award

Have you been on insulin for 50 years or more? If so, you are eligible for the Sir Charles Burns Memorial Award. Diabetes NZ presents this award to anyone with diabetes who can demonstrate that they have managed their diabetes for a continuous period of at least 50 years through insulin therapy.

The Silver Medal Award

This new award is for anyone who can demonstrate that they have managed their diabetes for a continuous period of at least 25 years through insulin therapy.

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 2021, 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 must always be part of such a contribution to diabetes.

The Life Membership Award

The Award of a Diabetes New Zealand Life Membership is the most prestigious honour awarded by the organisation. A Life Membership is conferred on someone in recognition and appreciation of outstanding service by that person for the benefit of people with diabetes.

To ensure this award remains a distinguished and exceptional honour, a maximum number of 40 Life Members is permitted at any one time. If you know someone who you believe deserves a Life Membership, please nominate them.