The AIDS Legal Council of Chicago and Windy City Times now accepting nominations for the 2012 Advocates of the Year Awards.
Each year, the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago and the Windy City Times seek nominations of outstanding men and women who are making a difference in the lives of people with HIV for The Advocates of the Year Awards. The Awards promote the achievements of the many unsung heroes who are on the frontlines of the epidemic.
Deadline for submission is Friday, December 9, 2011 at 5 p.m. Instructions, tips for successful nominations and a list of previous honorees are below and can be found at www.aidslegal.com. Additional information, Ricardo Cifuentes, Director of Development at (312) 427-8990.
ADVOCATES OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2012
Presented by AIDS LEGAL COUNCIL OF CHICAGO and WINDY CITY TIMES
Every year the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago and Windy City Times pay tribute to outstanding individuals
working to make a difference in the lives of persons with HIV and AIDS. These men and women are civic leaders
and activists, attorneys and legislators, doctors and administrators. They are on the front lines of the epidemic
and their efforts bring care, housing and other vital services to thousands living with HIV, their families and
their loved ones. They have distinguished themselves by their commitment and compassion and for this reason
we proudly honor them as our Advocates of the Year.
1995
Linda Rio
1996
Dr. Mardge Cohen
Dr. Renslow Sherer
1997
Mark Ishaug
Michelle Mascaro
David Munar
1998
Christie Hefner
The Chicago Area HIV Services
Planning Council
1999
Stuart Graff
Heather Sawyer
Schiff Hardin LLP
2000
Hon. Danny K. Davis
Hon. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.
Hon. Bobby L. Rush
Senator Christine Radogno
The Hearts Foundation
2001
Paul Concialdi
Dr. Kirby Cunningham
Nicholas Knuth
2002
Margaret Gilkey
Dr. William Johnson
& Bethsheba Johnson, APRN
Mary Lee
Jim Pickett
2003
State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
Maurice Chapman
Tracy Fischman
2004
Brent Adams
Alderman Tom Tunney
Karen Reitan
HIV/AIDS Ministry,
Trinity United Church of Christ
2005
Pediatric AIDS Chicago
Prevention Initiative
Dr. Jeffrey Watts
DIFFA/Chicago
2006
Dr. Ram Yogev
State Rep. Constance Howard
Catherine Christeller
Season of Concern
Karen & Kimball Anderson
2007
Dr. Beverly Sha
John Peller
Sidney Thomas, MSW
Ida Byther-Smith
Dance for Life
The Chicago Bar Foundation
2008
Dr. Robert Saqueton
Maureen Gallagher, APN
Howard Spiller
Nancy Abraham-Budds
Megan Martin, RN
Wendy Courts
2009
Swarup Mehta, PharmD.
Ann Dunmore
Rev. Stan Sloan
Peter McLoyd
Linda Arnade
Northwestern University
Dance Marathon
2010
Alan Amberg
CORE Center Bilingual Clinic
John Coburn
Patrice Dean
Dr. Joseph Pulvirenti
Sidley Austin LLP
2011
Arick Buckles
Cathy Krieger
Blake Max, Pharm D
Jessica Terlikowski
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
ABOUT THE AWARDS
The AIDS Legal Council of Chicago and Windy City Times are inviting members of the public to submit nominations for the 2012 Advocates of the Year Awards. Established in 1994, the Awards recognize individuals who, through advocacy, philanthropy, education, medical care, volunteer work and direct client services, are fighting the epidemic and helping to improve the quality of life of people with HIV. The 2012 Selection Committee welcomes nominations for individuals or organizations demonstrating outstanding achievement in HIV care and advocacy, with special attention to those who are distinguishing themselves in the following areas:
Advocacy
The 2012 Selection Committee is interested in recognizing the work of community activists, elected officials, religious or civic leaders, advocacy groups or other outstanding candidates who demonstrate
exemplary leadership in advocating for the rights and well-being of people with HIV.
Health Care
The 2012 Selection Committee strongly encourages nominations for professionals who demonstrate excellence in providing health care to people with HIV. Candidates may include physicians, nurses, dentists, mental health providers, pharmacists or other health professionals who provide outstanding care to their patients with HIV.
Support Services
The 2012 Selection Committee is interested in paying tribute to individuals who provide direct, non-medical services to people with HIV. Ideal candidates may include case managers, counselors, housing advocates, legal professionals, social workers, and others who deliver outstanding support services and care to their clients.
Philanthropic & Volunteer support
The Committee is interested in recognizing individuals, foundations, firms, businesses and others who lend their time, expertise and financial support to programs for people with HIV. Donors and funders, special volunteers, board members, and individuals who render pro bono services are ideal candidates.
GUIDELINES
Education & Prevention
The Committee welcomes nominations for individuals dedicated to training and educating consumers, medical providers and members of the public about HIV treatment, adherence, research and prevention. Ideal nominees include prevention specialists, peer educators and others providing vital information about HIV and AIDS.
Emerging leadership
The 2012 Selection Committee is interested in acknowledging individuals in any of the above areas who are demonstrating remarkable promise as advocates for people with HIV. If your candidate is under the age of 35 or has less than 5 years of experience in the area of HIV service or advocacy, please check the appropriate box on the nomination form (below).
Nominating
The Advocates of the Year Award Selection Committee receives many outstanding nominations every year.
When preparing your nomination, keep the following in mind:
-Do not assume that members of the selection committee will be familiar with your nominee. Provide as
many concrete examples of the candidate’s achievements as you can and take special care to be accurate
with facts, names, dates and any other relevant information.
-Please make sure to submit a completed nomination form, a letter describing why your candidate would
make a worthy recipient of the award (2-page max.), and two additional letters of support, not to exceed
two pages each. If you are submitting supplemental information (such as newspaper clippings, resumes or
articles), please keep to 5 pages or less.
– To ensure the most diverse pool of candidates possible, you are encouraged to submit applications for
people of color, young emerging leaders and individuals who are public about their HIV status.
– The Committee will generally favor applications for nominees who have gone above and beyond their
routine professional duties in providing services and advocating for persons with HIV.
– Submit all materials by Friday, December 9, 2011 via mail, email, fax or delivery to:
Ricardo Cifuentes
Director of Development
AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
180 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 2110
Chicago, IL 60601-7454
-If submitting materials by fax or e-mail, please follow-up by contacting Ricardo Cifuentes at (312) 427-8990, to ensure your nomination was properly received. The ALCC fax number is (312) 427-8419 and e-mail is ricardo@aidslegal.com.
Nominations will be reviewed by a committee of previous award recipients and a final vote will be held several weeks after the submission deadline. If your candidate is chosen, the Selection Committee will contact you directly and give you the opportunity to inform the winner of the committee’s choice.
The members of the 2012 Selection Committee are:
TRACY BAIM
Windy City Times
ARICK BUCKLES
The CORE Center
MAURICE CHAPMAN
Hektoen Institute for Medical Research
JOHN COBURN
Health & Disability Advocates
ANN HILTON FISHER, ESQ.
AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
PATTY HERRERA, M.D.
Stroger Hospital of Cook County & CORE Center
JOHN PELLER
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
JIM PICKETT
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
JOSEPH PULVIRENTI, MD
Provident Hospital of Cook County
ANNE STATTON
Pediatric AIDS Chicago Prevention Initiative
1. the nominator
Name of Nominating Individual or Organization____________________________________________________
Contact Name (if nominator is an organization) ____________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP____________________________________________________
Telephone____________________________________________________
E-mail____________________________________________________
2. the nominee
Name of Nominee____________________________________________________
Contact Name (if nominee is an organization) ____________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP____________________________________________________
Telephone____________________________________________
E-mail____________________________________________________
2012 NOMINATION FORM AND GUIDELINES
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To be considered for the 2012 Advocates of the Year Award, please supply the following by Friday, December 9, 2011:
-A completed nomination form
-A brief letter (2-page max.) describing why the candidate would be a worthy recipient of this award
-A maximum of two supporting letters not exceeding one page each
Please provide concrete examples of the candidate’s achievements and take special care to be accurate with facts,names, dates and other relevant information. If submitting supplemental materials (articles, resumes, publications), please keep to 5 pages or less. No applications submitted on behalf of previous honorees and no posthumous nominations accepted.
Nominator signature____________________________________________________
Date____________________________________________________
-Please check here ____ if you would like your nominee to be considered as an Emerging Leader (see description on page 2).