On Friday evening, May 1, 2009, Community Health Alliance of Pasadena (CHAP), will honor those individuals or organizations who have championed the cause for improving health care in the greater Pasadena community. The awards will be presented at the CHAP’s Annual Fundraising Gala which will be held at the Shakespeare Club in Pasadena.
Once again, CHAP is reaching out to the community for nominees for these important awards. It is the strength and commitment of these unique individuals and groups that allow CHAP to thrive, providing healthcare to all residents of Los Angeles County regardless of their ability to pay. The 2009 Community Health Action Awards are just one way CHAP is able to thank the community for their support and give back to those who have, in a small way or large, kept accessibility to health care at the forefront.
Everyone is encouraged to submit a nominee for this year’s awards. It is CHAP’s intention to be as inclusive as possible. The nominee’s may range from a paramedic who saved someone’s life; a volunteer who has worked tirelessly in the service of health causes; a health care professional that routinely goes “the extra mile”; a local or state level civic or political leader who’s commitment to health care has been a catalyst for ongoing positive change; or even a corporation whose vision towards health has affected employee well-being.
Past recipients of the Community Health Action Awards include:
· Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for his statewide health care reform proposal
· State Senator Jack Scott who has championed the cause for quality health care and education care for all Californians
· Wilma J. Allen, former Director of the Pasadena Public Health Department and leader of the task force which created the Community Health Alliance of Pasadena 10 years ago
· The Pasadena Healthcare Consortium, a coalition of member agencies who work together to provide individuals with needed healthcare and social services.
· Judith Zitter, whose vision and generous spirit helped to make Kaiser Permanente a leading corporate citizen.
Community participation in determining the honorees for 2009 is extremely important to CHAP. All nominations must be submitted no later than February 15, 2009. Nominees must reside in, be based in or provide a service that positively impacts greater Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. Submitting a nominee to receive a Community Health Action Award is simple by completing the following steps:
1. Name and Title of nominee
- Nominee contact information: address, phone, email
- Describe in 200 word or less why you believe this person should be considered for this award
- Name of person making nomination
- Organization and/or relationship to nominee
- Your contact information: address, phone, email
SUBMIT THIS INFORMATION BY MAIL, FAX OR EMAIL TO:
CHAP, Attention Brian Hayes
1855 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, #200
Pasadena, CA 91103
FAX: (626) 398-5840
Email nominees to:bhayes@chapcare.org
