Posted on July 19, 2022

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This year our Awards and Recognition Ceremony will be streamed on Saturday, September 17, at 6:00 pm ET following the academic conference. We look forward to seeing you all tune in and help us recognize these esteemed honorees! 

Each year, ADAO is proud to recognize those who have contributed to our community. This year, we are excited to highlight these esteemed participants during our highly anticipated 17th International Asbestos Awareness & Prevention Conference. The hybrid conference will be held at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia, and live-streamed virtually to our audiences across the globe. We are thrilled to gather as a world-wide community and feature expert speakers, victims’ stories, and art advocacy movements. ADAO is the only U.S. nonprofit that organizes annual conferences dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure and eliminating asbestos-caused diseases. 

This year our Awards and Recognition Ceremony will be streamed on Saturday, September 17, at 6:00 pm ET following the academic conference. We look forward to seeing you all tune in and help us recognize these esteemed honorees! 

Each award is given to an esteemed individual or organization for their dedication and commitment to the ban asbestos fight!

The Tribute of Hope Award for steadfast commitment to awareness, prevention, and policy to eliminate asbestos-related diseases.

The Tribute of Unity Award for their steadfast commitment to awareness, prevention, and policy to eliminate asbestos-related diseases.

The Tribute of Inspiration Award for unwavering commitment to ending the scourge of asbestos in the United States.

The Alan Reinstein Award for commitment to education, advocacy, and providing support to countless patients and families.

Warren Zevon “Keep Me in Your Heart” Tribute Award for using his comedic talent and story to raise awareness and action for mesothelioma and asbestos-caused diseases.

The Dr. Irving Selikoff Award for their tireless dedication to increasing awareness and prevention efforts to eliminate asbestos-caused diseases.

Again, ADAO expresses gratitude for each of these valued members of our community and look forward to highlighting them during this year’s conference. Keep an eye on the 2022 AAPC Landing Page for updates and registration details. 

Together, we make change happen.

Linda Reinstein