2004 American Liver Foundation Awards - Call for NominationsAmerican Liver Foundation ABOUT THE AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION AWARDS To honor outstanding individuals in the fight against hepatitis and other liver diseases, the American Liver Foundation (ALF) has a number of awards to be presented in April, 2004. These awards, which are listed below, will recognize the important contributions of dedicated volunteers, chapter leaders, physicians, corporate executives, government officials, and organizations who generously give their time, talent and financial commitment to fulfill our mission: to prevent, treat and cure hepatitis and other liver diseases through research, education and advocacy.  NOMINATIONS: Any person or organization that has made an important contribution to the fight against liver disease may be nominated for an ALF award. To make a nomination, fill out the Call for Nominations form (attached as PDF files at the top of this page). If you would like to submit nominations for more than one award, you may photocopy the Call for Nominations form. Nominations should be sent to the American Liver Foundation, Attn: Jason Price, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, NY, New York 10038. There are two deadlines set for nominations: NO LATE NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALF's Awards Committee will select the winners. The Distinguished Scientific Achievement award recipient selection will be made with the assistance of a scientific review committee. American Liver Foundation Awards: George Jamieson Humanitarian Award - ALF's most distinguished award honoring an individual who made an outstanding national contribution in many areas and/or for many years on behalf of people affected by hepatitis and other liver diseases. Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award – This prestigious award honors scientists (either individuals or co-investigators) who have made major contributions to hepatitis/liver disease research in basic science or its application towards the prevention, treatment, or cure of liver disease. This Award requires a special Call for Nomination form (attached as PDF at the top of the page). Return date for this award is November 28, 2003. National Government Leadership Award – Presented to individuals, groups or organizations on a national level for action that has contributed significantly to the development of, or advocacy for, legislation, regulation, or government programs to advance the prevention, treatment, or cure of hepatitis and other liver diseases. Public Education/Awareness Award - This award recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations, outside the hepatitis/liver disease community, (e.g., unions, corporations, and civic groups) that have significantly contributed to stimulating public education and/or awareness about hepatitis and other liver diseases. Journalism/Media Award - This award recognizes a journalist, broadcast personality or program, or other media representative/organization that has contributed significantly to broader public understanding of hepatitis and other liver diseases and support for their treatment and cure. Charles Trey Chapter Leadership Award – This award honors volunteers who have made outstanding contributions toward attaining chapter goals. Each chapter will be limited to one recommendation. Special Award – This award allows ALF to show our appreciation to others who have contributed significantly towards fulfillment of our mission in ways that are not covered in the above categories. Each chapter may submit one recommendation for a special award in addition to the chapter leadership award.
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