Back in 2006, Health & Medicine Policy Research Group (HMPRG) inaugurated the HMPRG Awards to ensure that visionary public health and health justice leaders receive the recognition they deserve. Since then, the awards have been presented twice. The winners become members of our Advisory Council, where they have had an opportunity to guide and enrich our work and, most recently, were asked to provide input to help Quentin Young shape the role of the Illinois Public Health Advocate.
We invite your nominations for the 2010 HMPRG Awards; which will be presented at a cocktail party and celebration on October 7, 2010. (Save the date!)
Below are the comprehensive criteria for each of the 5 HMPRG awards categories (representing individual achievements in Health, Medicine, Policy, and Research, and a Group award). Only one Award winner will be selected for each category. Nominators of selected award recipients will receive a complementary ticket to the celebration. Current and past Schweitzer Fellows are also invited to nominate an Emerging Health Leader from agencies where they have done their placements. And we will honor a Young Health Activist (aged 16-20) who has shown a commitment to social justice and activism.
In submitting your nominations, please consider whether your nominee has:
- demonstrated outstanding leadership to a project or organization; made significant contributions in their field;
- furthered our understanding of an issue affecting the public’s health; creatively and effectively promoted system or institutional change;
- exhibited steadfast commitment and dedication to underserved and disadvantaged populations (in the spirit of Albert Schweitzer);
- or distinguished themselves as a mentor or role model to others.
Download your Nomination Form Here
We need to receive your forms by August, 2010. (Forms can be returned by mail, fax or email.) If you have any questions, please email HMPRG Development Officer, Karin Pritikin.
We look forward to seeing your nominations and trust that you have some inspired – and interesting – choices for people or organizations you would like to honor.
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