Coeliac UK Awards

So many of you go that extra mile every day to help others and these Awards pay testament to the fantastic work you do, whether as a friend of family member or as a healthcare professional.  There are 10 different Award categories to choose from.

We are delighted that Dietary Specials, Glutafin, Gluten Free Foods, Juvela, Livwell and Trufree have generously agreed to provide sponsorship for this year's Awards.

So if you are aware of someone who you think is worth of an award, then please do make a nomination - the form is short and easy to complete. Click here to download a nomination form.

The Awards  - something for everyone who contributes

Outstanding Achievement Award

For a person who has shown exceptional commitment in improving the lives of people with coeliac disease, and in doing so, has made a noticeable difference in how the condition is seen, managed and treated.  It recognises a high level of contribution in both time and energy and acknowledges work done to influence national policy on coeliac disease.  This Award celebrates the

Awareness Raising Champion

The Awareness Raising Champion recognises an individual who has significantly and passionately raised awareness of coeliac disease in line with Coeliac UK campaign aims either locally, nationally or both. This individual will have demonstrably brought about change either with healthcare professionals, the food sector or parliamentarians. This Award celebrates the effort taken to achieve change.

Coeliac UK campaign aims are as follows:
1. To improve the recognition of coeliac disease by healthcare professionals and ensuring subsequent management is of a high quality
2. Access to a wider range of better quality gluten-free products on prescription and in shops
3. To ensure that eating out, for pleasure or need is freed from restrictions

Community Champion

The Community Champion is for an individual who, in the delivery of support, care and information to people with coeliac disease, has made a huge contribution locally to people people's lives. This Award celebrates an individual who has acted as a valuable representative for Coeliac UK to Members and is seen as a real champion.

Supporting a Family Member

For people with coeliac disease family can make a huge difference in the management of the condition, particularly when it comes to ensuring a gluten-free diet is followed strictly. The Supporting a Family Member Award recognises the care and support given to many of you. It is a great opportunity to say thank you.

Supporting a Friend

The Supporting a Friend Award recognises the care, support and understanding given by an individual to a friend with coeliac disease. You can nominate a friend who has gone the extra mile for you - it may be through providing gluten-free meals regularly, helping with the general management of the condition, even in helping you through the diagnosis process.

Fundraising Champion

Fundraising ensures Groups and Coeliac UK can continue to provide key services and support to Members. The Fundraising Champion recognises an individual or group of individuals who have gone the extra mile to raise valuable funds for Coeliac UK either locally or nationally. It celebrates not only the amount raised but the time, effort and enthusiasm given in order to raise funds through a particular activity.

Young Person of the Year

The Young Person of the Year Award celebrates the time, effort and passion of a younger person in helping to improve the life or lives of people with coeliac disease. This category recognises the work that people up to the age of 16 do for the community and the creativity, energy and commitment they give to help others.

GP of the Year

The GP of the Year Award is for a GP to has demonstrated commitment to the diagnosis and/or management of coeliac disease through the provision of information, guidance and support.  It may also be for a GP who has improved their knowledge base and has therefore significantly increased their understanding and awareness of coeliac disease with a view to ensuring higher diagnosis rates in their surgery, or within the profession as a whole.

Dietitian of the Year

Dietitians provide much needed advice and support once you get diagnosed. The Dietitian of the Year Award enables you to thank your dietitian for all the help and advice you have received. It also recognises the work of a dietitian in influencing the local management of coeliac disease.

Pharmacist of the Year

The Pharmacist of the Year Award recognises a pharmacist that has really made a difference to the life or lives of people with coeliac disease in a particular area. They may have taken the lead on their area on the management of coeliac disease and influenced local policy, or been key in ensuring the wide range and high quality of gluten-free food available in the pharmacy concerned.