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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
MEDIA AWARD Chris Britt created political cartoons, while Mike Matulis developed editorials that will leave a lasting impact on Springfield, Sangamon county, and the State of Illinois for years to come. The State Journal-Register effectively contributed to the entire effort to pass the Smoke Free Springfield and Sangamon County law. They held the city council members responsible for protecting the public's health. They worked to educate the general public in ways that health professionals can only dream of. The Springfield and Sangamon county Smoke Free Law has been referred to by many city councils an county boards across the state, as they address the smoke free issue. With the help of Mr. Britt, Mr. Matulis, and others at the State Journal-Register, Springfield and Sangamon County have model laws that can only enhance efforts across the state. EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY AWARD Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center Tobacco Free Lake County (LCHD/CDC TFLC) program has been instrumental in leading County municipalities to adopt strong, well-written, and enforceable clean indoor air ordinances. TFLC has worked with grassroots community groups, local elected officials, and other local, state, and national organizations to bring the highest level of education and discussion to this important public health issue. Through TFLC's dedication to promoting public health, remarkable progress has been made in Lake County to achieve the LCHD/CHC's stated goal of a 'smoke-free Lake County.' Joseph W. Cullen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Kathy Drea, Public Policy Director in the Springfield, IL office, received the 2006 Joseph W. Cullen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Chronic Disease Prevention and Control. John Robitscher, Executive Director of the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), presented the award to Kathy at the ALA of the Upper Midwest's June Board Meeting in Itasca, IL. The award recognizes an individual outside the traditional public health field who has made outstanding contributions in the field of chronic disease. The contributions may be in the form of legislation, education or awareness messages in the media, or other means of promoting good health. Kathy received the award for her efforts and commitment to the passing of Illinois House Bill 672 in the summer of 2005. This historic legislation allows Illinois communities to regulate smoking in public places. The signing of this bill makes Illinois the second state to repeal a tobacco industry law that bans cities from enacting smoking policies. NACDD is a national public health association founded in 1988 to link the chronic disease program directors within the United States and its territories, creating a national forum for chronic disease prevention and control efforts. NACDD works to reduce the impact of chronic diseases on the American population by advocating for preventative policies and programs, encouraging knowledge sharing and developing partnerships for health promotion. 2006 IPHA Awards for Clean Indoor Air Achievements
EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY AWARD With Kathy's expertise, the passage of House Bill 672 allows more than 1,200 Illinois communities to regain the ability to consider smoking regulations for workplaces. In a major victory for public health, Illinois Governor Blagojevich signed legislation making Illinois only the second state to repeal a tobacco industry law that banned cities from enacting smoking regulations. More than a dozen local municipalities have sought Kathy's assistance in working to pass comprehensive smoking ordinances. She passionately coordinates these local coalitions to fight for clean indoor air. Kathy was also an instrumental person for increasing support and advocacy for the Smoke-Free Springfield Ordinance. On January 17, the Springfield City Council voted to make Springfield, Illinois smoke-free for all indoor workplaces, including restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and private clubs starting September 17, 2006. EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY AWARD Due to enormous efforts by Mr. Maloney, Chicago has now joined the ranks of more than 400 smoke-free municipalities in the United States. On December 7, 2005, the Chicago City Council passed the Clean Indoor Air Ordinance requiring that all public spaces be smoke-free starting January 16. 2006. The ordinance allows a phase-in period of 2.5 years for bars and taverns to comply. After many years of hard work, countless meeting with Aldermen, revisions of legislation, grassroots mobilization efforts, and community collaborations, Mr. Maloney successfully achieved a major public health goal that the Association had been working towards for over a decade. EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY AWARD Two successful policy efforts occurred during calendar year 2005 which exemplify Sean McDermott's commitment to public health. The first being that a Cook County Mobile Home Park ordinance was passed that protects the safety and health of mobile home park residents living in Cook County. The second is that a bill was passed allowing Illinois communities to protect their residents' health from toxic second hand tobacco smoke through strong regulation of tobacco in public places, including the workplace. 2006 SPECIAL COMMUNITY AWARDS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP (Four Awarded) Michael Gelder, Trustee, Village of Skokie Kris Povlsen, Member, DeKalb City Council Ed Smith, Alderman, Chicago City Council Bruce Strom, Alderman, Springfield City Council These dignified city council members all led the smoke free effort in their cities by introducing a smoke free ordinance and working with the local coalition members and other city council members through the very controversial process of protecting the public health by eliminating secondhand smoke. All of these campaigns took a number of months, if not years, of extensive time and effort. They all remained steadfast in their goal of passing a comprehensive smoke free law in their city. Their efforts will result in healthier workers and patrons in Springfield, DeKalb, Chicago and Skokie OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER IN PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY Dr. Robert McLafferty, Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine Jim Grosklags, Retired Professor at Northern Illinois University, and the Chairman of the Smoke Free DeKalb On their own, both Dr. McLafferty and Mr. Grosklags started the process of passing a smoke free law in their city, by approaching a city council member and persuading them to sponsor a smoke free ordinance. This was the beginning of the smoke free movement in both Springfield and DeKalb. They each met with numerous council members, testified with passion and acted as spokesperson for the coalition on many occasions. It is because of their efforts that the cities of Springfield and DeKalb will soon be 100% smoke free in all workplaces. OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP Steven M Derks, Chief Executive Officer, American Cancer Society, Illinois Division Steven Derks was instrumental in the passage of smoke-free Chicago. In December 2005 the Chicago City Council voted to make all workplaces including restaurants smoke-free. The City Council was convinced that all workers deserve to have a safe workplace and should not have to breathe deadly toxins to earn a paycheck. The smoke-free Chicago campaign was a coalition of over 300 organizations and community groups that want their city to be a cleaner, healthier place to live and work. The campaign engaged hundreds of volunteers, generating tens of thousands of calls, letters and emails to elected officials urging them to support smoke-free Chicago. The effort resulted in a near unanimous vote of support for a comprehensive clean indoor air law. SMOKE FREE ADVOCACY PIONEER Lowell Huckleberry, Public Health Administrator, Skokie Health Department Mr. Huckleberry's tireless passion for a smoke free Skokie began back in 1982 when he first started working with the Skokie Board of Health. The first Smoke Free ordinance in Skokie was passed in 1987 making all public places, including workplaces smoke free. Although it was the most stringent ordinance in Illinois at that time, the Board still felt more needed to be done and would continue their efforts. In the years that followed, Mr. Huckleberry also helped pass a 1997 ordinance requiring tobacco products be sold behind the counter. This prohibited the display of tobacco products in vending machines or open displays. Finally, in August 2003, Mr. Huckleberry helped pass another Smoke Free ordinance which included most of the restrictions envisioned by the Board of Health. The 2003 ordinance prohibited all indoor smoking, and affected all public places from factories to restaurants and office buildings. The example set by Mr. Huckleberry and Skokie Board of Health has inspired other cities and communities to follow suit. Mr. Huckleberry's efforts prove how much can be done when community leaders work together for change. |
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