LPHA Awards - 2005 Awards Banquet

Here are some pictures from the LPHA Awards Banquet held on April 21, 2005.

LPHA Awards Recipients (l to r) James Gilbert, Sue Longoria and Jessel Mitchell Ourso, Jr.
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Sue Longoria (center) accepts the Meritorious Award from Suzanne Wall (left), Awards Chair and Cheryl Ewing (right), Secretary/President-elect.. 
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The Meritorious Award if for lifelong diligent and esteemed service in public health in Louisiana by any person in full-time, part-time, or voluntary service in a health agency, organization or coalition.

James Gilbert (center) accepts the Members Award from Suzanne Wall, Awards Chair (left) and Lisa Longfellow, Presenter (right).  
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  The Members Award is for outstanding, loyal and dedicated service to LPHA by an individual who has been a member of LPHA for 5 years or more.

Alisa Stingley with The Times in Shreveport received the Louise McFarland Award for Excellence in Public Health Communication Award. 
 This award is given to recognize a media professional for accurate and thorough broadcast, print and/or electronic media coverage of public health programs or issues in Louisiana.

Jessel Mitchell Ourso, Jr. (center) accepts  the Public Service Award from Suzanne Wall, Awards Chair (left) and Jamie Roques, Presenter (right).
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The award is given for contributions and support to foster public health programs or issues in Louisiana by an elected or appointed public official on the local, state or national level.

David Thomas (center) accepts on behalf of his daughter, Katherine Thomas, a scholarship from Suzanne Wall, Awards Chair (left) and Dr. Arthur Hagar, Scholarship Chair (right).
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