About the prize
The Long-standing Achievement Prize, supported by Lilly Diabetes, has been granted since 2012 by IDF Europe to recognise the endless dedicated work of our members to support the lives of people with diabetes in their respective countries and to prevent the condition.
Find out about the winners of the IDF Europe Long-Standing Achievement Award over the past years:
APDP Diabetes Portugal wins the IDF Europe Long-Standing Achievement Prize 2021
On the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, IDF Europe’s Long-standing Achievement Prize 2021 is awarded to APDP, the world’s oldest diabetes association for its tireless work in supporting people living with diabetes.
APDP is the oldest diabetes association in the world with more than 95 years of continuous work in the field. It was founded in 1926 by Dr Ernesto Roma to give insulin to those who could not afford it, which makes receiving this award on the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, even more precious.
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Gavin Griffiths wins the IDF Europe Long-Standing Achievement Prize 2019
Founder of DIAthlete, Gavin was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 2000 at the age of 8. After initially struggling to deal with the condition and reconciling it with engaging in sporting activities, Gavin is now an endurance runner, who has taken over 100 challenges across the world to fundraise and support various causes and charities linked to T1D.
The award was presented on World Diabetes Day by Marjatta Stenius-Kaukonen, former MEP for Finland, IDF Europe Chair, Prof Dr Sehnaz Karadeniz, and Mr Maurizio Guidi during the IDF Europe Symposium at the European Parliament.
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SLODA and the school competition for the prevention of diabetes wins IDF Europe Long-Standing Achievement Prize 2018
In 2018, IDF Europe Slovenian member association Zveza društev diabetikov Slovenije (SLODA) was awarded with the Long-standing Achievement Prize.
Founded 60 years ago, SLODA is one of our oldest member organizations. After the Award Ceremony, we talked to his representative, Vice-president Alojz Rudolf. Smiling and proud, he holds his prize and happily shared with us more about their SLODA’s long-standing achievements throughout all these years.
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