GlobalSkin Conference 2023
GlobalSkin Conference 2023
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Patient Leader Awards
 

During ELEVATE 2023, we will recognize the leadership of our Members in their countries, regions and beyond. To celebrate Member accomplishments, GlobalSkin has developed Patient Leader Awards that reflect the values of our organization and highlight our new strategic objectives. These awards celebrate and acknowledge Members’ efforts to Champion, Innovate, Collaborate and Elevate the patient voice.
 
Award Categories

Create Your Submission!

The winner of the Elevate award will be chosen by GlobalSkin Members during the conference and given a cash prize of $750 CAD. This award answers the question:

“What does ELEVATE mean to you and the work you do with and for your patient organization?”

To be considered for this award, we ask that you submit a creative response to the question above. The answer can be in any creative form such as:

  • song, poem, short story, or artwork of any medium (includes drawing, painting, video). 

The top five submissions chosen by the Conference Committee will be displayed and incorporated throughout the programming at Elevate 2023. During the conference, all Members will have an opportunity to vote for their favourite submission. The winner will receive their award during the Saturday night dinner.

Submissions are NOW OPEN and close mid-May. Please submit your creative works below. 
SUBMIT YOUR CREATIVE WORKS NOW
Other Award Categories
Chosen by the GlobalSkin Membership Committee

Description:

- GlobalSkin Members are innovators. They lead with the mindset of innovation in their program development, resource management and daily support of their patient communities. 

- Patient organizations will be recognized for one initiative undertaken in the past year as part of a GlobalSkin program that demonstrates innovation. Three members will receive awards


Criteria:  

- Projects/Initiatives in one of the following categories: Impact Fund, WAED Fund, Pitching the Next Great Idea 

- Projects that introduce new ideas, are unique, original and creative in thinking 

- Innovatively addresses and/or solves challenges faced by their patient communities 

*Note: There is no need to apply for this award.
Chosen by the GlobalSkin Board President

Description:

- GlobalSkin Patient leaders are exceptional patient advocates who champion dermatology patient rights in all environments.

- We will recognize a patient leader who is helping GlobalSkin raise its voice internationally by elevating the patient perspective and influencing decision makers in their countries and regions. Two members will receive awards.


Criteria:   

- Serves as a source of inspiration and encouragement to other patient leaders  

- Has demonstrated influence and leadership in the patient advocacy community. 

- Has elevated patient advocacy to a national, regional or global level 

*Note: There is no need to apply for this award.
Chosen by the GlobalSkin Programs Team

Description:

- GlobalSkin leaders within the RareDERM, Atopic Eczema, and GlobalSkin Europe Communities are working collaboratively along disease area and regional lines.

- One patient leader from each community will be recognized for their active participation and for sharing their ideas in a group setting. Three members will receive awards.
 


Criteria:

- During group meetings this person fosters productive conversations  

- Provides useful insights and asks compelling questions  

- Treats all Members with respect and listens to all perspectives  

*Note: There is no need to apply for this award.

Please be sure to register for the conference, as only Patient Leaders in attendance at the GlobalSkin Conference will be considered for the awards. Register here!
 

Thank you to our generous GlobalSkin Conference ELEVATE 2023 Sponsors! 

Warmly, 

GlobalSkin Conference Team
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International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (GlobalSkin)

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