World AIDS Day 2007
World AIDS Day is celebrated each year on December 1 with events throughout the state, nation, and world to create awareness of the global AIDS epidemic, support prevention and treatment of HIV, and encourage AIDS eradication.
HIV/STD Section Supervisor Laurie Kops at podium
Governor’s HIV/AIDS Recognition Awards
In keeping with the World AIDS Day theme, “Take the Lead. Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise,” the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services commends individuals who demonstrate leadership to reduce the incidence of HIV and AIDS.
Nine Montanans and two Montana agencies were honored during a public ceremony at the State Capitol on November 30, 2007, for their tireless work in the prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS in Montana. The Governor’s HIV/AIDS Recognition Awards Ceremony commemorated World AIDS Day 2007 which coincides with similar events around the globe. Lieutenant Governor John Bohlinger and DPHHS Director Joan Miles presented the awards.
Left to right: Award recipient Annie Sondag, Ph. D., Professor at the University of Montana Department of Health and Human Performance, after receiving her award from Joan Miles and John Bohlinger.
Awards were given in the following categories:
- Person living in Montana with HIV/AIDS.
- Person making a substantial contribution to HIV/AIDS prevention or treatment efforts in Montana.
- Agency or group making an extraordinary difference in HIV/AIDS prevention or treatment efforts in Montana.
2007 Award Nomination Materials
For more information on World AIDS Day 2007, visit www.worldaidscampaign.org
To access the Kaiser Family Foundation public opinion survey on HIV/AIDS, visit
http://www.kff.org/spotlight/hiv/index.cfm
Department of Public Health and Human Services (PHHS)
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