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Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award

Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award

About the award

The Diamond Award is presented to individuals who can demonstrate substantial, outstanding and exemplary contribution to the profession of podiatry over a sustained period of time. Award recipients are recognised for their long-standing commitment to quality improvement.

Eligibility

Any member who has made a significant, sustained impact on, or exemplary contribution to, support or advancement of the profession of podiatry (with only 25 living recipients permitted at any time).

Awarded for 
  • Substantial and exemplary contribution to the profession of podiatry over a sustained period 
  • Outstanding service to the podiatry profession 
  • Recognised as eminent or pre-eminent in a given field of professional practice or public service at national or international level 
Award panel

Awards Committee

Who can nominate

Nominated by any member

How to make a nomination

Nomination statement (max 1,000 words)

The nominator should provide a comprehensive account of the nominee’s career and contributions, including:

  • Duration and breadth of service: Career history, milestones, and length of contribution to the podiatry profession
  • Substantial and exemplary contribution: Specific achievements that have shaped or advanced the field
  • Outstanding service: Roles in leadership, advocacy, teaching, mentoring, or strategic development
  • National/international recognition: Evidence of eminence, such as awards, honours, keynote roles, or influence in shaping national or international policy or practice
  • Legacy and impact: Long-term outcomes of the nominee’s work and influence on the profession or public health
Supporting evidence (required attachments)
  1. Two testimonials (max 500 words each)
    • One from a senior professional or peer
    • One from a mentee, colleague, or stakeholder impacted by the nominee’s work
  2. Optional evidence (max 2 items):
    • eg, Publications, media features, awards, letters of recognition, conference programmes, service evaluations
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