Each year, AAKP presents its prominent Annual Awards to those who have made a significant contribution to the renal community and helped to carry out the mission of the Association.

We invite you to submit a nomination(s) in each of the award categories for someone you feel should be recognized for their efforts and accomplishments. Award recipients are honored during AAKP's 2009 Annual Convention in Denver, CO, held Sept. 3 - 5.

For more information about the Annual Awards, please visit the AAKP Web site. The nomination form is available for download online. Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged.

This article originally appeared in the May 2009 issue of Kidney Beginnings: The Electronic Newsletter.