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Here are some examples of the individuals and organizations selected to receive the award.
- An Arkansas woman who became a tireless advocate for the elderly after members of her family experienced nursing home abuse;
- An organization in Buffalo that provided resources and assistance to victims who came to light during an FBI human trafficking investigation;
- A former NASA astronaut and successful businessman in Houston who established a foundation that invests in community-based initiatives that empower individuals, particularly minorities and the economically disadvantaged;
- A former deputy fire chief from Louisville who promotes emergency preparedness among first responders and members of the public;
- A St. Louis doctor who risked his career to help uncover massive Medicare and Medicaid fraud being perpetrated by the health care company he worked for; and
- A county school employee in Tampa who created a program for at-risk young males that is now used by the state attorney’s office as a diversion program for first-time offenders
To see photos of award winners click here and then click on the individual states on the right hand side of the page.
