

- To recognize centers that have demonstrated their commitment to research-driven best practices and continue to invest in staff education and training,
- To highlight health centers for their competencies and dedication to providing specialized health care that addresses the multifactorial therapeutic needs of the obese patient.
- To recognize health centers that promote wellness and offer multidisciplinary modalities for individualized care and support for patients regardless of size
- Help the public identify trusted accredited Centers of Therapeutic Excellence at which they can expect to receive specialized, safe, effective, competent and compassionate care.
- To influence, enhance and advance the quality of bariatric healthcare provided to patients with obesity and diabesity worldwide.
- To promote the sharing of data to aid researchers to improve the level of science in the discipline of Bariatrics.