Best Practices in Global Health Award

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Best Practices in Global Health Award - Background & Criteria

Award Background

The Best Practices in Global Health Award is given annually to celebrate and

highlight the efforts of a public health practitioner or organization dedicated

to improving the health of disadvantaged and disenfranchised populations, and to

recognize the programs that effectively demonstrate the link between health,

poverty and development.

The person or organization selected for this award must be able to demonstrate

the success of the program(s), measurable results in the field, as well as

possess the ability and expertise to share, inspire and extend best practices

for improving health.

The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, February 13, 2009.

The award will be presented in Washington, D.C., at a special Awards

Ceremony during the Global Health Council's Annual International Conference.

The winner's name is embargoed until the time of the ceremony.

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Award Background & Criteria

In reviewing the nominees, the following criteria will be considered and

evaluated:

- There *must* be a clear best practice *in evidence*.

- The program must address a critical global health issue.

- The program must be community-based, sustainable and replicable.

- There must be measurable outcomes to show the success of the program.

- The individual must have the ability and expertise to share, inspire, instruct

and/or partner with others in best practices for improving health.

- The program demonstrates the growing political commitment to assure

health for all.

- Potential for receipt of this award to raise the profile of the Award itself.

- The program effectively demonstrates the link between health, poverty and

development.

Questions? Please contact

Dawn Carey, Awards Program Coordinator,

e-mail: dcarey@...

or 802.649.1340 ext. 2144.

Cross posted from: Global Health Council by

Jeyapaul Sundar Singh

e-mail: <budsofchrist@...>