AAKP is currently accepting nominations for its Annual Awards. Each year, during the Annual Convention, 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 AAKP.

Some of the award categories include:

• Kris Robinson Memorial Award
• AAKP Patient Comeback of the Year Award
• Caregiver Award
• AAKP Volunteer of the Year Award
• Kidney Patient Support Group of the Year

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 contact AAKP at (800) 749-AAKP or visit the AAKP Web site. The deadline to submit nominations is June 30, 2009. The nomination form is available online. Self nominations are accepted and encouraged.

This article originally appeared in the May 2009 issue of AAKP Diet Tips & Bits.