Continuing a 31-year tradition, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) will honor medical researchers, clinicians, patients, caregivers, and others who have had a positive impact on the rare disease community at its annual Rare Impact Awards celebration in May 2017. Nominations are now open and may be submitted online. Friday, Jan. 13, is the deadline for submitting nominations.
Nominees can include individuals or organizations. Past honorees have been recognized for their work in advocacy, research, patient care, awareness, ethics, and public policy. The 2017 honorees will be determined by a nominations committee comprised of NORD’s Scientific and Medical Advisory Committee, Board of Directors, and advocates.
The awards ceremony will take place on May 18 in the amphitheater of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The 2017 Rare Impact Awards will continue NORD’s longstanding tradition of bringing together medical professionals, patients, caregivers, federal officials, and others to celebrate those who have had a positive impact on the community.