Recognize the Quiet Hero in Your Life!
 

Nominate them for an Oley award.

  Consumers, caregivers, Regional Coordinators, even clinicians love recognition. What a great way to tell them how much you admire their courage, perseverance, and willingness to help others. And who wouldn’t appreciate a travel scholarship to the Oley conference in San Diego, CA this summer? Or extra money for an educational program in their region?

Ring your own bell!

  Nominate yourself. If your story is one of inspiration, tell us your tale on this simple nomination form. We want to hear from you!

It’s FREE and easy!

  A simple form (on back side) with three, quick questions is all you need to complete. Technophiles can find it on our website: www.oley.org or request a form from Cathy Harrington at harrinc@mail.amc. edu. Just type in your answers — fax it, mail it or click “submit” — and you’re done. Send as many forms as you like.

Questions?

Call (800) 776-OLEY.

 Nominations must be submitted by April 25, 2008

Award Criteria

The awards will be given June 27 at the 2008 Oley Conference in San Diego, CA. Nominations will be reviewed by a committee comprised of previous award winners, trustees and consumers. Oley awardees receive a keepsake, are honored at the conference awards program and will be spotlighted in the LifelineLetter. Most awardees will have some of their travel expenses underwritten. Recognition is given to all nominees!

 LifelineLetter Annual Award
In honor of Nutrishare Inc.,  Oley Platinum Partner

  • 19 years of age or older

  • HomePEN consumer or caregiver

  • Consumer has been on homePEN for at least five years

  • Demonstrates courage, perseverance, a positive attitude in dealing with illness, and exceptional generosity in helping others in their struggle with homePEN

˚ Winner will receive a partial travel grant to the Oley Conference in San Diego, CA, June 26 to 30.

Oley Foundation Child of The Year Award
In honor of NutriThrive, Oley Golden Medallion Partner

  • 18 years of age and under

  • Home parenteral and/or enteral nutrition consumer

  • On homePEN for at least one year

  • Shows a positive attitude in dealing with their illness and therapy which encourages and inspires others

˚ Winner will receive a partial travel grant to the Oley Conference in San Diego, CA June 26 to 30.

Celebration of Life Award
In honor of Coram Healthcare, Oley Golden Medallion Partner

  • Enteral or parenteral consumer, any age

  • On homePEN for at least 3 years

  • Lives life to the fullest — traveling, fishing, gardening, volunteering, performing in a local theater spending time with children and grandchildren, etc. 

˚ Winner will receive a partial travel grant to the Oley Conference in San Diego, CA, June 26 to 30.

Lenore Heaphey Award for Grassroots Education

  • Oley Foundation Regional Coordinator

  • Organized an outstanding information and/or education program during 2007

˚ Winner will receive a nominal cash award to foster educational/support activities in his or her local area

Nan Couts Award for the Ultimate Volunteer

  • Clinician (physician, nurse, dietitian, etc.) must practice in the field of homePEN or a related field, i.e. psychology, interventional radiology, pain management, etc.

  • Has demonstrated a willingness to give of themselves — beyond their regular work hours — to educate, empower and improve the quality of life for HPEN consumers. For example: a nurse who facilitates an Oley support group on her day off.

˚ Winner will be honored at the Oley Conference in San Diego, CA, June 26 to 30