Get your nominations in for the 2014 American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) Medal of Excellence Award. The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 10.

The AAKP Medal of Excellence Award recognizes a kidney doctor who has made important contributions to the improvement and progress of direct patient care, strengthened the quality of life for kidney patients and their families, and has been instrumental in teaching and mentoring fellows entering the field of nephrology.  The award recipient will be acknowledged and participate in many recognition events throughout 2014.

Patients, family members, caregivers and health care professionals are encouraged to nominate a renal physician who works tirelessly and shows extraordinary skills and devotion to improve the quality of life of kidney patients.  The award recipient(s) is selected by a review panel of renal community leaders, health care professionals, and past award recipients.

Please visit the AAKP website,https://aakp.org/community/programs-events.html, to view and download detailed information on nomination criteria.  Nomination letters, supporting materials and curriculum vitae can be mailed to:

American Association of Kidney Patients                   or                     Fax: (813) 636-8122

Attn: Medal of Excellence                                                                  Email:dclynes@aakp.org

2701 N. Rocky Point Drive, Suite 150

Tampa, FL 33607

For more information on the American Association of Kidney Patients, please visitwww.aakp.org or call 1-800-749-2257.