Health Advocate Award

Description and purpose

• To express the appreciation of the Association for extraordinary contributions of national significance that lead to the advancement of health promotion and/or health care.

Minimal requirements

• Nominee(s) shall have made significant contributions toward the advancement of health promotion and/or health care. These contributions may include, but are not limited to:
  • Legislation
  • Political support of health promotion and/or health care
  • Financial contributions
  • Leadership in improving health promotion and/or health care

Specific information regarding award

• Multiple awards may be given each year.
• The awardee(s) will be presented with a certificate and a letter of appreciation from the President of the Association.
• If this award is to be granted outside of the standard recognitions process, it must be done with the concurrence of the President, the Speaker, the VLDC Chairperson, and the Association Executive Director.