The deadline to submit nominations is June 30, 2009

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The compassion and commitment of California's healthcare professionals is worthy of recognition by their peers and members of our communities. We would like to invite you to nominate extraordinary individuals and organizations for the CMA Foundation's 2009 Leadership Awards, which celebrate the efforts of those who make a difference in the health of Californians.

The Ethnic Physician Leadership Award will be presented at the Annual NEPO Summit in Santa Clara, California on September 26, 2009. The Robert D. Sparks, MD and Adarsh S. Mahal, MD awards will be presented at the CMA Foundation's Annual Leadership Dinner on October 18, 2009 in Anaheim, California.

For more information about the 2009 Leadership Awards, contact Carol A. Lee, Esq. at 916.779.6622.

The Ethnic Physician Leadership Award

The Ethnic Physician Leadership Award recognizes an individual physician for his or her contributions toward the health of various ethnic communities and has shown great success in eliminating health disparities, addressing access to care and improving cultural competency and patient advocacy. The purpose of the award is to honor an outstanding physician, inspire other physicians, and to promote leadership, caring and compassion in medicine.

Download the 2009 Ethnic Physician Leadership Award Description

Download the 2009 Ethnic Physician Leadership Award Nomination Form

The Robert D. Sparks, MD Leadership Achievement Award

The Robert D. Sparks, MD Leadership Award is given annually to an individual or organization that has demonstrated extraordinary interest and efforts in improving community health consistent with the mission of the CMA Foundation to champion improved individual and community health through a partnership of leaders in medicine, related health professions and the community.

Download the 2009 Robert D. Sparks Leadership Award Description

Download the 2009 Robert D. Sparks Leadership Award Nomination Form

The Adarsh S. Mahal, MD Access to Health Care and Disparities Award

The Adarsh S. Mahal, MD Access to Health Care and Disparities Award was established in 2007 by CMA President Anmol S. Mahal, MD and his wife Surjit K Mahal, MD to honor an individual or organization that has demonstrated extraordinary interest and efforts toward improving access to healthcare or reducing healthcare disparities in California.

Download the 2009 Adarsh S. Mahal, MD Access to Health Care and Disparities Award Description

Download the 2009 Adarsh S. Mahal, MD Access to Health Care and Disparities Award Nomination Form