[HealthyTribes] REMINDER: Annual Tobacco Control Award Nominations Request

[Jennifer Johnson]

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Annual Tobacco Control Award Nominations
The Place Matters Conference Planning Committee is now soliciting nominations for the statewide tobacco control awards. This is a great time to reflect on all the amazing accomplishments that have been made since our last statewide gathering and honor those who have contributed so much to the health of our communities.
Please use the attached nomination form to nominate recipients in any of the four categories (listed below). Be sure to include a paragraph or two about why you believe your nominee should receive the award along with the nominee's full name and contact information. Awards will be presented at the Place Matters conference in November.

Please submit nominations by Friday, September 26th, 2014 via e-mail, mail, or fax to:

Jennifer Johnson
johnsonj at co.yamhill.or.us<mailto:johnsonj at co.yamhill.or.us>
412 NE Ford St
McMinnville, OR 97128
Fax: 503-472-9731

Thank you for your participation and we look forward to seeing you at the Place Matters Conference! Check out the conference website at http://beattygroup.cvent.com/d/v4qfmp.

AWARD CATEGORIES:
Joe Weller Guardian Award - This award will honor an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to mentorship of new tobacco control advocates.

Outstanding Individual Leadership Award - This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in Oregon's tobacco control movement.  Nominees have made significant and well recognized contribution in the areas of leadership, building alliances and using innovative techniques to advance tobacco control. Individuals and organizations with less than five years of experience may be considered for this award.

Outstanding Organization, Business, Coalition or Program - This award recognizes organizations that have implemented creative, innovative solutions to Oregon's tobacco challenges. This nominee should have demonstrated long-term commitment by addressing barriers, policy concerns, eliminating disparities, and involving the youth of Oregon.

Maurine Neuberger Award for Distinguished Career Achievement - Maurine Neuberger was a pioneer in the Oregon tobacco control movement long before it was underway.  Maureen pushed for stronger controls on cigarette advertising and co-authored the 1963 book "Smoke Screen: Tobacco and Public Welfare".  In 1964 she sponsored and successfully fought for federal legislation requiring cigarette warning labels. This nominee will be recognized for their long-term leadership and for making significant contributions for at least five years.  Nominees who have shown continuous dedication, support and loyalty to the Oregon tobacco control movement will be considered.

PRIOR AWARD RECIPIENTS:
Joe Weller Guardian Award
Megan Caughey, 2012
Adelle Adams, 2010
R.E. "Ari" Szego, 2008
Kylie Menagh, 2007
Diane Laughter, 2006
Craig Mosbaek, 2005
Janet Jones, 2003
Bill Smith, 2002

Outstanding Individual Leadership
Kelle Little, 2012
Claudia Black & Barry Jones, 2010
Linda Hornbuckle, 2008
Rebecca Duffy, 2007
Gwen Dayton, 2006
Patrick Pine, 2005
Kari McCullough and the East Oregonian, 2003
Chuck Bentz, MD and Ray Hilts, 2002
Mayor Judy Hammerstad of Lake Oswego, 2001
Attorney General Hardy Meyers, 2000

Outstanding Organization, Coalition or Business
Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. 2012
Ashforth Pacific and Bow and Arrow Culture Club, 2010
Portland Community College, 2008
Madras Bowl, 2008
Native American Rehabilitation Association, 2008
Guardian Property Management, 2007
Oregon Research Institute, 2006
Tri-Met, 2005
Han Youth and Family Center, 2003
Yamhill County Physicians Association and the Yamhill County Coalition, 2002
Tobacco Free Lane County Coalition, 2001
North Clackamas School District, 2000

Maureen Neuberger Distinguished Career Achievement
Jane Moore, 2012
Jill Thompson, 2010
Dr. Craig Leman, 2008
Tabitha Engle, 2007
Carol Gelfer, 2006
Dr. Robert (Bob) Becker, 2005
Dr. Donald Austin, 2003
Kerri Lopez, 2002
David D. Kliewer, M.D., 2001
Joe Weller, 2000
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