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Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Awards and Recognition Dinner
ADAO is thrilled to announce a new event at this year’s conference: an Awards and Recognition Dinner. All are invited to a wonderful dinner to celebrate our conference, enjoy a performance by Jordan Zevon, honor tireless advocates for asbestos victims, and thank our generous conference sponsors. We look forward to an exciting evening with you! Click Here for Registration Details
Date and Time: Saturday, April 5, 2014, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Dinner Cost: $100
AWARDS: 2014 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Honorees
Congressman Henry Waxman will be presented with the Tribute of Hope Award for his steadfast commitment to public health and safety.
Dr. Ken Takahashi will be recognized with the Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his tireless dedication to increasing awareness about asbestos to eliminate diseases and her unending support of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.
Dr. David Egilman will be recognized with the Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his tireless dedication to increasing awareness about asbestos to eliminate diseases and her unending support of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.
Congressman Bruce Vento, will be honored posthumously, with the Warren Zevon “Keep me in Your Heart” Memorial Tribute for his countless years of public service as a legislator and public servant.
Bill Ravanesi will be presented with the Tribute of Inspiration Award for his untiring efforts to protect workers’ rights and seek justice for asbestos sufferers and their families.
National Association for the Defense of Asbestos Victims (Andeva) will receive the Tribute of Unity Award for its relentless efforts, both nationally and internationally, to protect public health and ban asbestos.
Janelle Bedel, who tragically lost her battle with mesothelioma in 2013, will be recognized with the Alan Reinstein Award for her commitment to education, advocacy, and support to countless patients and families.
Heather Von St. James, a mesothelioma patient, will be recognized with the Alan Reinstein Award for her commitment to education, advocacy, and support to countless patients and families.
Lou Williams, a mesothelioma patient, will be recognized with the Alan Reinstein Award for her commitment to education, advocacy, and support to countless patients and families.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
Michael Bradley, Special Recognition of Valor Award
Emily Bankhead, Diamond Donor
ADAO Leadership and Volunteers
2014 SPONSORS
2014 Platinum Sponsors
Motley Rice LLC accepted by Anne Kearse
The Simmons Law Firm accepted by Todd Adamitis
Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, P.C. accepted by Jessica Dean
2014 Silver Sponsor
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney and Meisenkothen – Annette Charlevois