Awards to MDA's National Publications

2006 – Apex Awards for Publication Excellence
Award of Excellence, Health and Medical Materials
Everyday Life With ALS

2006 – National Health Information Awards
Gold, Health Promotion
“Plan Ahead for Emergencies,” September 2005, Quest

2006 – National Health Information Awards
Gold, Health Promotion
“The Ten Commandments of Wheelchair Safety,” September 2005, Quest

2006 – National Health Information Awards
Gold, Patient Education Information, Magazines
“Despite Challenges, People Love Their Live-Ins,” November 2005, Quest

2006 – National Health Information Awards
Bronze, Patient Education Information, Books
Everyday Life With ALS

2006 - Communicator Awards
Award of Excellence, Brochure by a Nonprofit, “A Teacher’s Guide to Neuromuscular Disease”

2006 – Communicator Awards
Award of Distinction, association magazines, May-June 2005 issue, Quest

2006 – Communicator Awards
Award of Distinction, association newsletters, February 2005 issue, MDA/ALS Newsmagazine

2006 – Communicator Awards
Honorable Mention, feature writing, “Chance Gets a Second Chance at Life” and “A New Leash on Life,” July-August 2005, Quest

2006 – Society of National Association Publications
Bronze Award, special publications -- books, “Everyday Life With ALS”

2005 - National Health Information Awards
Silver award in the Patient Education Information class of the Association/Professional Society Division , " The Many Faces of Addiction," July-August 2004, Quest

2005 - National Health Information Awards
Gold award in the Patient Education Information class of the Association/Professional Society Division , " Putting Out the Fire," January-February 2004, Quest

2005 - APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
Personality profiles, " Mattie III: The Return of a Fighter," January-February 2004, Quest

2005 - APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
Magazine & journal writing, January-February 2004 issue, Quest

2005 - Communicator Awards
Award of Distinction, print media, January-February 2004 issue, Quest

2005 - Communicator Awards
Award of Excellence, feature writing, "The Journey to Independence: A Roadmap", November-December 2004, Quest

2004 - Communicator Awards
Award of Distinction, print media, March-April 2003 issue, Quest

2004 - Communicator Awards
Award of Distinction, feature writing, "Rounding Up the Usual Suspects" and "The Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing, May-June 2003, Quest

2004 - Unity Awards in Media, Lincoln University of Missouri.
First place, Public Affairs/Social Issue Series, Print Division - Minority Audience, "The Money Trail," July-August 2003, Quest

2004 - National Health Information Awards.
Second place, Patient Education Information Division, Magazine Articles, "The Great Trache Escape," September-October 2003, Quest

2003 - Unity Awards in Media, Lincoln University in Missouri.
First place, Education, Print Division - Minority Audience, "Learning at Home," February 2002, Quest

2003 - Communicator Awards.
Crystal Award of Excellence, February 2002 issue, Quest

1999 - EDI (Equality, Dignity, Independence) Award, National Easter Seals Society
"Cinematic Gold: Filmmaker Defines Determination," June 1998, Quest

1998 - EDI (Equality, Dignity, Independence) Award, National Easter Seals Society
"Speaking of Sex: Common Myths About Sex and Neuromuscular Disorders," June 1997, Quest