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Nominations for the EURORDIS Black Pearl Awards 2020 are now open!

2019-07-09
Nominations for the EURORDIS Black Pearl Awards 2020 are now open!

Awards are presented to patient advocates, organisations, policy makers, scientists, companies and media for their major achievements and their outstanding commitment to the rare disease cause.

The EURORDIS Awards & Black Pearl Evening is held every year to mark the occasion of Rare Disease Day and recognize outstanding patient advocates and organisations, volunteers, scientists, companies, media and policy makers who have contributed to reduce the impact of rare diseases on people's lives. In this occassion, the ceremony will take place 18 February 2020 - Le Plaza Hotel, Brussels. 

Awards are presented to patient advocates, organisations, policy makers, scientists, companies and media for their major achievements and their outstanding commitment to the rare disease cause under the following categories:

  • Scientific Award
  • EURORDIS Volunteer Awards
  • EURORDIS Members Award
  • Company Award for Innovation
  • Company Award for Patient Engagement
  • Company Award for Health Technology
  • International Media Awards
  • Lifetime Achievement Award

Nominations for the EURORDIS Black Pearl Awards 2020 are now open until 13 September 2019! Learn more about the awards categories and nomination criteria and procedure at the dedicated webpage.