Ruth S. Shaper Memorial Award
The Ruth S. Shaper Memorial Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution in the area of public health. The individual will have demonstrated a broad orientation to health promotion and disease prevention that extends beyond his/her specific profession or field of interest. For example, the individual may have made a meaningful impact in health legislation, health education, health policy development, or consumer advocacy at either the community or state level. Professional rank or status in an organization is not an important factor.
Award Recipients
- Cindy Blanchette (2023)
- Alfred May (2022)
- Nelida Reyes Berke (2021)
- Rebecca Hoffmann Frances (2020)
- Lani Graham, MD (2019)
- Andy Smith, ScD (2018)
- Wendy Wolf (2016)
- Megan Rochelo (2015)
- Scott Gagnon (2015)
- Dr. Jon Fanburg (2014)
- Portland Board of Education (2013)
- Lauri Sidelko/UM Tobacco-Free Campus Comm. (2012)
- Dora Anne Mills, MD (2011)
- Betsy Sweet (2010)
- James Cohen (2009)
- Rebecca Matusovich (2008)
- Steven Rowe (2007)
- Sean Faircloth (2006)
- Maroulla Gleaton (2005)
- Richard Batt (2004)
- Jean Lavigne (2003)
- Pat Pierson (2002)
- ME House/Senate/Executive Branch (2001)
- Judith Peavey (2000)
- Portland City Council (1999)
- ME Senate, House of Reps, Exec Branch (1998)
- Parker Harris (1997)
- Mercy Hospital (1996)
- Charlene Rydell (1995)
- Michael Chitwood (1994)
- Diane Atwood (1993)
- Natural Resources Council of Maine (1992)
- Cameron Duncan (1991)
- Mal Leary (1990)
- Jane Root (1989)
- Eleanor Irish (1988)
- Merle Nelson (1987)