The purpose of the awards
The EASO and ECPO Awards are part of our activities to support the development of a stronger and more successful obesity community throughout Europe. In creating a high profile, wide reaching and very well-respected awards programme we strive to create a stronger community by:
- Drawing attention to Europe’s best practices
- Sharing learning and experiences
- Stimulating the debate
Who can enter?
You are encouraged to enter the awards yourself or on behalf of your organisation, but you can also nominate others for any of the award categories.
All categories are open to EASO or ECPO National Members, campaign supporters, related disease and patient organisations, support groups, members of the medical profession, patients and other individuals.
The Award categories
The EASO Award for The Best National Training Programme
In recognition of excellence for obesity management training organised in Europe. It may have been conducted nationally, regionally, or locally and may be awarded to organisations or individuals.
The ECPO Award for The Best Patient Engagement Programme
For the best engagement with patients with obesity in Europe. This could include supporting patients who have obesity or providing help and information for those who are recovering from the disease. Open to European patient organisations, support groups, members of the medical profession and individuals.
The ECPO Award for The Best Public Engagement Programme
In recognition of awareness and information building about obesity and its treatment. Such engagement could include for example, a traditional or social media campaign, or the organisation a public event in conjunction with World Obesity Day in Europe.
The EASO Award for The Best Collaborative Project
For the best collaborative approach to promoting World Obesity Day Europe. Have you held an excellent event in conjunction with other partners for example? Or have you found another novel way of collaborating with others to draw attention to and promote this very important day in the obesity calendar?
Eligible initiatives
Initiatives must have been promoted as being in conjunction with World Obesity Day 2022.
Although World Obesity Day is a focal point for many EASO and ECPO activities, initiatives take place throughout the year, and many are held in the months beforehand and the weeks immediately afterwards.
The closing date for entries is Monday May 2, 2022 and initiatives can have taken place, or have started, at any time during the previous 10 months.
The judges
All entries will be judged by a panel consisting of representatives from EASO and ECPO.
The winners and trophies
Winners will be announced in June 2022 and arrangements will be made to present each category winner with a certificate and trophy.
How to enter
Entry is quick and easy. Simply fill in the details of your entry (or nomination) using the online form below.
If you are able to provide photographs, press cuttings, posters, or other evidence of your initiative, you may increase your chances of winning.