2023 Oley Awards

These Oley awards recognize those in our community who have earned our respect, inspired us, and taught us. Awards will be presented at the 2023 Oley Consumer/Clinician Conference. Winners will receive a $750 grant to attend the meeting, and will be spotlighted in the LifelineLetter. Recognition is given to all nominees. Nominate someone today at oley.org/nominations. (Please notify the person that you are nominating them for the award.) Deadline for nominations is March 17.

Distinguished Clinician Award

• Healthcare professional (physician, nurse, dietitian, etc.) practicing in the field of HPEN or related field (psychology, interventional radiology, pain management, etc.)

• Sets an example by promoting innovation in nutrition therapy, or by advocating for someone in their care.

• Demonstrates a willingness to give of themselves to educate, empower, and improve the quality of life for HPEN consumers

Caregiver Extraordinaire Award

• Current caregiver/supporter to an HPEN consumer of 1 year or longer

• Any age

• Demonstrates patience, compassion and dependability, and provides effective care in helping a consumer live more fully on HPEN

Rising Star Award

• Current HPEN consumer for 1 year or longer

• 18 years of age or younger

• Shows a positive attitude in adapting to life on therapy which encourages and inspires others

Unsung HPN Hero Award

Sponsored by Nutrishare

• Current home parenteral nutrition (HPN) consumer for 1 year or longer

• 19 years of age or older

• Demonstrates courage, perseverance, and a positive attitude in dealing with their illness and living a more fulfilling life on HPN

Unsung HEN Hero Award

Sponsored by Nestlé Health Science

• Current home enteral nutrition (HEN) consumer for 1 year or longer

• 19 years of age or older

• Demonstrates courage, perseverance, and a positive attitude in dealing with their illness and living a more fulfilling life on HEN