Posted on February 1, 2016

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization is excited to announce the 2016 ADAO Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference Honorees. ADAO is built and thrives on the dedication of so many excellent doctors, scientists, researchers, patients and journalists throughout the world. This year, we have yet another extraordinary group of individuals dedicated to our mission of knowledge, awareness, advocacy and civil rights of patients. Each of these individuals goes above and beyond is their support of our mission and ADAO. Heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you! ~ Linda

Congratulations to our 2016 Conference Keynote Speakers and Honorees CANVA (3)

2016 Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference Honorees Include:

Dr. Phillip Landrigan, The Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his tireless dedication to increasing awareness about asbestos to eliminate diseases.
Dr. Christine Oliver, The Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of her tireless dedication to increasing awareness about asbestos to eliminate diseases.
Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency, The Tribute of Unity Award for their relentless efforts, both nationally and internationally, to protect public health, ban asbestos, and increase public awareness about the danger of asbestos.
The Collegium Ramazzini, The Tribute of Hope Award for their steadfast commitment to their steadfast commitment to awareness, prevention, and policy to eliminate asbestos-related diseases.
Earl Dotter, The Tribute of Inspiration Award for his unwavering commitment through photojournalism to protect workers’ health and safety and to give past and present asbestos victims a voice.
Clarence Borel, will be honored posthumously, with the Warren Zevon “Keep me in Your Heart” Tribute Award for being a leader in establishing corporate responsibility for those who sell asbestos products and protecting the rights of workers by compensating those who were harmed.
The Amento Family, will be recognized with the Alan Reinstein Award for their commitment to education, advocacy, and support to countless patients and families.
Christine Winter, will be recognized with the Alan Reinstein Award for her commitment to education, advocacy, and support to countless patients and families.

2016 Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference Keynote Speaker Honorees:

Saturday: Paul Brodeur, Awarding-winning Investigative Journalist and Author of Expendable Americans and Outrageous Misconduct: The Asbestos Industry on Trial.

Sunday: Dr. Eudice Goldberg, Pediatrician in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and Co-founder of the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation (CMF), Canada.