Ordinary people doing extraordinary things...

It is that time again, when ordinary people are recognized for doing extraordinary things! On May 27th, a Call for Nominations was issued by the ADAP Advocacy Association for its 2014 Annual ADAP Leadership Awards. Now in its 4th year, these awards are designed to recognize individual, community, government and corporate leaders who are working to improve access to care and treatment under the AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs).

This year's awards will be presented on Monday, August 5th during the ADAP Advocacy Association's 7th Annual Conference, being held at the Westin Washington City Center in Washington, DC. People living with HIV/AIDS have described the event has uplighting. Advocates have said the event reminded them of why they fight the good fight against the disease. There are some good laughs; there are definitely a lot of tears!

Bill Arnold, President & CEO of the Community Access National Network (CANN) and co-chair of the aaa+® board of directors said this about last year's event: “But one memorable highlight for many of us who have been doing this work for a long time was presenting former governor and HHS secretary Tommy Thompson with our Lifetime Achievement Award. His acceptance speech reminded everyone why we do this work for a living.” 

A Call for Nominations has been issued for the following awards:

• ADAP Champion of the Year (individual)
• ADAP Emerging Leader of the Year (individual)
• ADAP Corporate Partner of the Year
• ADAP Community Organization of the Year
• ADAP Lawmaker of the Year
• ADAP Social Media Campaign of the Year
• ADAP Grassroots Campaign of the Year
• ADAP Media Story of the Year

CLICK HERE to nominate a colleague, or submit a nomination to recognize an organization.

CLICK HERE to purchase a ticket to the awards dinner.