Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to disability scholarship, teaching, health and quality of life of people with disabilities? Now is the time to nominate him or her for one of the 2010 Disability Section Awards. Join us in honoring those who have made significant contributions to the field of disability within the context of public health.

AWARDS:

Lifetime Achievement Award: This award is presented to a person who, over the course of his or her career, has made a major contribution to the improvement of health and quality of life for people with disabilities through research, teaching, or advocacy. Past award winners have been nationally and/or internationally recognized as major contributors to the disability and public health fields. The 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner was Dr. Barbara Altman. A list of past award winners can be found on the Disability Section website (see url in nomination instructions below).

Allan Meyers Award: This award is named in memory of a prominent scholar in disability and public health and is presented to a person who has combined excellence across the areas of research, teaching and advocacy to improve the health and quality of life for people with disabilities. Past winners of the Allan Meyers Award have included Dr. James Rimmer and Dr. Tom Seekins. Information about Allan Meyers, including a list of past award winners can be found on the Disability Section website (see url in nomination instructions below).

Disability Section Student Member Award: This award is presented to a student who has been engaged in work leading to a career in disability and public health. In that work, the student must have demonstrated excellence in scholarship and leadership in independent projects that have advanced the health and quality of life for people with disabilities. A one-year Disability Section membership will be included as part of the award. The 2009 Disability Section Student Member Award winner was Cheri Blauwet. A list of past award winners can be found on the Disability Section website (see url in nomination instructions below).

New Investigator Award: This award recognizes a newer investigator who demonstrates evidence of a promising career in public health research in the area of health and wellness for people with disabilities. The 2009 New Investigator Award winner was Dr. Willi Horner-Johnson. A list of past award winners can be found on the Disability Section website (see url in nomination instructions below).

Nomination Instructions: Please provide a 2-3 page description of your nominee�s contributions in addition to the nominee�s curriculum vita or resume. Within your description you may address the importance, quality, and originality of the contribution as an exemplar. Nominators do not need to be members of the Disability Section. See eligibility criteria for each award listed to determine the nominee�s membership requirements associated with each particular award. A full list of past award winners is located on the APHA Disability Section website (above).