PCPA is pleased to announce that it is seeking nominations for the 2008 Raymond R. Webb, Jr. Government Relations Award. This award recognizes outstanding efforts in the government relations area as exemplified by the lifelong example of Raymond R. Webb, Jr., who was a charter member, president, and executive director of the Pennsylvania Community Providers Association. Those who support PCPA’s government relations efforts are invaluable to the continued success of member agencies, the health of clients, and the improvement of the human service system. PCPA believes that this award not only recognizes those who work on critical issues in mental health substance use, and mental retardation, but that it also helps publicize these efforts and inspires others to do likewise.
The nominee can be a legislator, government official, active friend or supporter of PCPA issues, or a member of the association. The 2007 recipient – Senator Pat Vance – was recognized for work on several laws that she and her staff authored and sponsored since joining the Senate in 2005; particularly Senate Bill 870, which would dedicate taxes on alcohol for addictive disease treatment, ensuring stabilization of the funding system for drug and alcohol treatment programs.
The award recipient(s) are chosen based upon contributions and actions in the area of legislative advocacy. Such contributions may include, but are not limited to:
- Introducing or sponsoring relevant legislation,
- Championing legislative issues for persons in need, or
- Providing testimony at a public hearing or other public forum.
The Raymond R. Webb, Jr. Government Relations Award will be presented at the PCPA conference in October at Seven Springs. Nominations should be submitted by mail, fax, or email to Anne McHugh Leisure at the association no later than June 1.
For more information please contact Anne McHugh Leisure, director of legislative affairs.
