April 20 2007
For leaders who have made a positive impact region-wide...
The Abraham Horwitz Award recognises committed leaders and their contributions to public health resulting in region-wide improvements in the lives of the peoples of the Americas. In addition to the recognition of professional accomplishments, the award aims to call attention to health concerns throughout the hemisphere, and is intended to inspire continuing achievements in region-wide health by professionals. The awardee receives US$5,000, a certificate of honour and a paid trip to Washington DC, U.S.A.
Nominees must be individuals whose professional achievement in any field of inter-American health stimulates excellence, and has impacted the health of populations across the borders of the Americas. They may be active in their careers, active though in formal retirement or retired having demonstrated an outstanding lifetime career.
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Click here for information in Spanish.
The Abraham Horwitz Award recognises committed leaders and their contributions to public health resulting in region-wide improvements in the lives of the peoples of the Americas. In addition to the recognition of professional accomplishments, the award aims to call attention to health concerns throughout the hemisphere, and is intended to inspire continuing achievements in region-wide health by professionals. The awardee receives US$5,000, a certificate of honour and a paid trip to Washington DC, U.S.A.
Nominees must be individuals whose professional achievement in any field of inter-American health stimulates excellence, and has impacted the health of populations across the borders of the Americas. They may be active in their careers, active though in formal retirement or retired having demonstrated an outstanding lifetime career.
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Click here [2] for information in Spanish.
To make a nomination, submit and address a letter of introduction signed by the nominator, and a letter of support (no longer than one page each) both on official letterhead and a completed nomination form to the Abraham Horwitz Award Jury. The letters and completed nomination form must be signed and in English or Spanish.
Deadline for nominations is April 20 2007.
Click here for more information about nomination and to download the forms.
Click here for past winners.
Email from Virginia Luce to The Communication Initiative, January 18 2007 and Pan American Health and Education Foundation Awards website.