Awards
Like all non-profits, AIDSLaw depends on the help of people who are interested in its mission. AIDSLaw started 20 years ago as a volunteer organization, and it is a simple fact that even today the job could not be done without those who have donated their time and skills over the years, and who continue to do so today.
Nominations:
If you would like to nominate someone for any award, please use the information listed here to learn more. Thank you for your participation.
Pro Bono Publico Awards
To recognize these efforts, in 1995 AIDSLaw instituted the Pro Bono Publico Awards as its highest honor for service to AIDSLaw and the affected community. The awards honor those individuals who have given their time and talents to advance and protect the legal rights of people living with HIV and AIDS.
Past Pro Bono Publico Award Recipients:
1995: Mark Gonzales, Rex Lindeman, Regina Matthews, Jim Melancon
1996: Dee Drell, Glen Ducote, Jim Kellogg, Rebecca Kirk
1997: Jean Hill, Gayle Harrell Jackson, Jeffrey Reeder, Harry Tervalon
1998: Eric Hess, Robert McKnight, Geoff Murphy, Deidre Peterson
1999: Stacey Guise, Jim Lestelle, Tim Fields, J. Michael Rhymes
2000: Steve Chiccarelli, Susan F. Clade, Nancy Goodwin, M. Suzanne Montero
2001: Chris Gracianette, Edwin S. Patout, Danny Sansovitch
2002: Jane E. Martin, NP, Dr James S. Osterberger, Jr., Debby Osterberger, Brigette Marla Piattoly
2003: Brian Bode, MSW, Glenn J. Reames, Steven Stewart, Dolly Williams, LCSW
2004: Catherine Lemann, Trinell Merricks, Eugenia Patru, Stacy Seicshnaydre
2007: Alma Jones, Ann Lowrey, John Rawls, and Sullivan, Stolier & Resor, APLC
2009: Linton Carney, A. Gerald Pelayo, Chad Youngblood
2010: Natacha Gutierrez, Esq.
Teri Estrada Memorial Award
In addition, in 1997 AIDSLaw created the Teri Estrada Memorial Award as a community service award to recognize people working on the front lines in the battle against the disease. Teri was a staff attorney AIDSLaw who died from AIDS in 1994. Her work and devotion are an inspiration to everyone who works with the affected community.
Past Teri Estrada Memorial Award Recipients:
1996: Jack Sullivan
1997: Harlee Kutzen
1998: Dr. Milton Seiler
1999: Dr. Louise McFarland
2000: Peter Stevens
2001: Karl Ezkovich
2002: Vendredi De Nuit Mardi Gras Avant (Friday Night Before Mardi Gras)
2003: Brotherhood, Incorporated
2004: Dr. Thomas Alchediak
2007: Michael Hickerson
2009: Kathleen Lincoln
2010: Dr. Ronald Wilcox
