Caring to Inspire Skin Confidence

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1 Caring to Inspire Skin Confidence

2 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN DERMATOLOGY The International Awards for Social Responsibility in Dermatology were first launched at the World Congress of Dermatology in Seoul, Korea, in Following the success of these awards in supporting the development of initiatives worldwide to improve the care of those with dermatological conditions, L Oréal are proud to introduce the International Awards for Social Responsibility in Dermatology to be held at the World Congress of Dermatology 2015 in Vancouver, 8 13 June Patients with dermatological conditions may frequently face discrimination and feel socially excluded as a result of their dermatological condition. L Oréal recognizes the valuable contribution of dermatology to society and is in daily contact with dermatologists worldwide to bring dermocosmetics solutions to patients with dermatological diseases. L Oreal, the Diamond Sponsor of the 2015 World Congress of Dermatology, created the Awards to reward voluntary dermatological initiatives, coming from individuals, associations or hospitals, favoring patient support and care in order to inspire confidence in patients living with their condition on a daily basis. The Awards aim to reward projects that favor social inclusion and self-esteem for patients with dermatological diseases, through improvement of quality of life, education and access to care. The Awards will bring to the forefront five projects in different continents around the world and will allow the winners to continue their work to improve the quality of life of their patients. L Oréal are proud to partner with the International League of Dermatological Societies for the 2 nd International Awards for Social Responsibility in Dermatology. ELIGIBILITY These Awards are aimed at all voluntary initiatives run by dermatologists, coming from individuals, associations or hospitals and providing a real benefit to patients confidence, independent of their treatment, in three main areas: prevention and education, quality of life and self-esteem, and access to care, which are described in further detail below. THREE MAIN FIELDS HAVE BEEN HIGHLIGHTED: 1. Prevention and education: any initiative favoring the prevention of dermatological illnesses, and education for patients, their families and the general public (including support networks and campaigns) on dermatological pathology, dermatological conditions, impact awareness and promotion of good, healthy behavior Examples include, but are not limited to: consultations/patient family information workshops, school campaigns, information campaigns, advice on environmental factors and healthy living, etc. 2. Improved quality of life and self-esteem: projects favoring improvements in quality of life for patients, whether this be physical or psychological Examples include, but are not limited to: supporting and accompanying patients, help in accepting their condition(s) (psychological therapies) and reducing the stigma attached to their disease (e.g. make-up workshops, behavior therapy) 3. Access to care, coverage and surgery: projects aimed at facilitating public and patient access to care Examples include, but are not limited to: free screening, free consultations, traveling doctors, nurse training, make-up workshops, free reconstructive surgery 2

3 The project must fall specifically within the scope of a community project: a social project, focused on the patient, with the aim of improving their social integration, personal well-being, and self-esteem. Projects providing benefit to patients by virtue of a medical treatment will not be considered. SELECTION CRITERIA THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN SELECTING PROJECTS: Community nature: the project must fall within one of the three fields described above Diversity: population targeted, actions put into place Relevance: benefits of the initiative within its context, relevance of the actions or means put into place in terms of the subjects addressed, supports used or the population targeted Originality/innovation: criteria determining the specific nature of the project Scope: number of towns, regions affected, number of patients benefitting Project lifespan: the projects must still be going strong in 2015, they must have been up and running for at least 1 year Patient benefits: - Social inclusion: increased confidence that allows patients to better integrate with other people, e.g. socially, at work, in their local communities - Improved self-esteem - Reduced stigma attached to their dermatological condition - Individual acceptance of the disease and treatment: recovery becomes the patient s personal project - Patient well-being: improved physical and psychological well-being (quality of life) and attention to the comfort and state of mind of the patient - Adherence to treatment: the patient is more inclined to follow therapeutic advice - Education about their disease, promotion of good, healthy behavior - Access to care: new patients being treated due to assistance with coverage, surgery, etc. APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants are invited to complete the attached application form, with all relevant documents, in one.zip file to allow a detailed assessment of the project. The closing date for applications is Wednesday April 15, Once received, the.zip file applications will be sent to an independent Scientific Committee of 6 internationally renowned dermatology experts, who will study the different projects and select those applications that are eligible for the award. At the end of this stage, five winners, representing the five major global geographical zones (Asia Pacific, Africa and Middle East, Europe, North America, South and Central America) will be selected by the committee members. The successful applicants will be notified of their awards towards by Friday May 15, The five winning projects will be invited to present his/her project to the guest dermatologists and to receive the L Oréal award at an event organized in the evening by L Oréal on Tuesday June 09,

4 PRIZE The five winning projects will each receive a prize of US $15,000. THE AWARD WINNERS Following announcement of the successful applicants, the Awardees will be asked to share regular updates on their projects (e.g. photographs, videos, how the prize money has contributed to its continued development). The award-winning projects shall also be used in communications related to the awards (e.g. media communications, scientific journals, meetings, congresses and L Oréal corporate communications) and promoting the role of the dermatologist in social responsibility. Awardees will also be asked to share their experience with other doctors during the course of scientific conferences and meetings in the run-up to the next Awards. KEY DATES Extended closing date for applications: Wednesday April 15, 2015 Winners will be notified of awards: Friday May 15, 2015 L Oréal event: Tuesday June 09,

5 APPLICATION FORM Please attach a copy of your CV outlining your career path 1. Project title: 2. Project leader* *Project leader must be a qualified dermatologist Person in charge: doctor Doctor registration number: Hospital: Address: Country: Phone: If the project is managed by an association/organization, please specify: Name of the association/organization: Social security number or company registration number: Address: Phone: Website (if applicable): For associations/organizations, form of association and type of beneficiaries (supporters, members, etc): Aim of the association/organization: Activities of the association/organization: 3. Overview of the project and your experience: What does the project consist of? What is the principal aim? 5

6 In which of the three main fields that we have highlighted does your project fit under? (Tick all that apply) Prevention and education: any initiative favoring the prevention of dermatological illnesses, and education for patients, their families and the general public (including support networks and campaigns) on dermatological pathology, dermatological conditions, impact awareness and promotion of good, healthy behavior Examples include, but are not limited to: consultations/patient family information workshops, school campaigns, information campaigns, advice on environmental factors and healthy living, etc. Improved quality of life and self-esteem: projects favoring improvements in quality of life for patients, whether this be physical or psychological Examples include, but are not limited to: supporting and accompanying patients, help in accepting their condition(s) (psychological therapies) and reducing the stigma attached to their disease (e.g. make-up workshops, behavior therapy) Access to care, coverage and surgery: projects aimed at facilitating public and patient access to care Examples include, but are not limited to: free screening, free consultations, traveling doctors, nurse training, make-up workshops, free reconstructive surgery Please explain in what way your project fits the areas you have ticked. Describe, from your career path and your experience as a dermatologist, what led you to undertake this project? Describe in a few lines the context of your project: State the problem that you wished to address: Indicate the target population of your project: 6

7 What were your reasons for starting this project? How could your project be defined as a responsible initiative? How could your project be defined as innovative? When did your project start? 4. Competencies, skills, partners: What experience and skills were used to put this project into place and bring it into effect? Who were the main partners (technical, financial, institutional, administrative, etc.) involved in this project? 7

8 5. Project schedule Describe in the following table the real actions put into place within the scope of this project, including frequency, the highlighted subjects, nature of participants, target population (type and number), support used Summary table of main actions carried out within the scope of the project Dates Location: premises, town Nature of action, subject, participants, target audience, population (number), directly or indirectly, affected by this project, etc. Supports and means used What are the next steps for your project? How would you develop the project further? What do you want to develop if you win the prize? 8

9 6. Patient benefit In your opinion, what were the benefits of this project for patients in terms of education, access to care, acceptance of their condition, well-being, self-esteem, adherence to treatment, and reduced stigma? Please highlight, in particular, the benefits for patients in terms of their social integration. Could you provide an estimate of the number of patients who have benefited from your initiative since it was launched? 7. Publicity for your project To permit us to assess the impact of your project, please include with your application any document produced by you or by a third-party organization concerning your project (press cuttings, photos, videos, internet site, pamphlet, brochure). 9