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 Every year the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago pays special tribute to outstanding individuals who are 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.
Honorees are selected through a nomination process which members of the public are encouraged to join. A committee of previous awardees review nominations in six categories and announce the winners in February, with the awards ceremony taking place in May. The Advocates for 2009 and their categories are:
- Outstanding Health Care Advocate
Swarup Mehta, Pharm.D.
Walgreens at Northstar Medical Center
- Outstanding Community Advocate
Rev. Stan Sloan
Chicago House and Social Service Agency
- Outstanding Community Advocate
Peter McLoyd
The CORE Center
- Outstanding Advocate in Client Services
Ann Dunmore
Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County
- Outstanding Emerging Leader
Linda Arnade
Chicago Women's AIDS Project
- Outstanding Philanthropic Advocate
Northwestern University Dance Marathon
To learn more about the Advocates of the Year Awards, or to nominate a candidate of your choice, please click here to print a copy of the 2009 Nomination Form and Guidelines. If you have questions, please contact Ricardo Cifuentes, Director of Development, at (312) 427-8990 or by email at ricardo@aidslegal.com.
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