2009 Nominations
Please submit your nomination for Pediatrician of the Year, Organization of the Year, Child Advocate of the Year.
All nominations must be received by Friday, January 8th, 2010!
Use the nomination form to the right.
Pediatrician of the Year
Recognizes an AAP Fellow and a member of the Idaho Chapter who has made notable contributions to the health and well-being of children in our state above and beyond his or her own practice. This award is presented annually by the Idaho Chapter.
Previous recipients include:
- 2008 — Perry Brown, MD
- 2007 — Tom Rand, MD
- 2006 — Lloyd Jensen, MD
- 2005 — Susan Bradford, MD
- 2004 — John Hanks, DO
Organization of the Year
Recognizes organizations, their leadership and staff for excellence in programs and services that promotes and ensure the health and well –being of children in Idaho. This award is presented annually the by Idaho Chapter.
Previous recipients include:
- 2008 — Idaho Perinatal Project
- 2007 — Idaho Network of Children's Advocacy Center's
- 2006 — IRIS (Immunization Reminder Information System)
- 2005 — Pat Williams and the Idaho 211 Care-Line Staff
Jerry Hirschfeld, MD's Child Advocate of the Year
Recognizes a policymaker, legislator or other public servant who has demonstrated community action and advocacy for children especially who has exemplified leadership in the areas of policy and health care equity. This award is presented annually by the Idaho Chapter and How are the Children.
Previous recipients include:
- 2007 — Clarence Blea, MD & John Rusche, MD
- 2007 — Karen Mason
- 2006 — Greg Frederickson, Idaho Dept of Transportation
- 2005 — Representative Richard Wills and Jeannette Risch for Booster Seat Legislation
- 2004 — Representative Kathie Garrett
Special Recognition:
- 2004 - Medicaid Reimbursement: Terrence Neff, MD
Treasurer & Medicaid Reimbursement: Tom Rau, MD
Special Recognition: Administrative Assistant: Sandy Stern
