PAST HONOREES
Here are some of the people and projects that the Pacera Award has honored.
Cynthia Green
Opening Doors for People Who Need Care
(2007)
For almost 50 years, Cynthia Green has worked to improve public health in Atlantic County . She is often given sole credit for keeping open the doors of Child Federation, the only healthcare resource for many at-risk families in the area: those without insurance, immigrants who don't speak English, and teen parents. Combined with her leadership in areas of immunization, pregnancy counseling, and WIC programs, Judy represents the ideal in public service.
Judith Ford
Supporting Families in Pain
(2006)
Judy Ford is a nurse who decided that the healthcare system should do a better job of supporting parents who suffer a perinatal loss—and then set out to improve it. She developed and delivered best practices professional training on the subject that was backed by years of her personal experience. She dedicates herself to helping grieving parents deal with everything from insurance claims to funeral arrangements. On its own, Judy's effort is rare, personal, and difficult. She is changing the way the system cares for parents who lose their babies.
Birthing Project of Atlantic County 's Jewish
Family Services
Better Parenting Through Friendship
(2001)
For at-risk pregnant women, emotional support is just as important as good medical care. The Birthing Project matched first-time moms with “sister friend” volunteers who help them balance babies, work, and school. These special relationships last through the baby's first birthday (or longer if the mom and sister friend want them to). The greatest effect of the program has been to help many new moms become better parents.
Past Honorees (complete list)
2009 — Marya Small
2008 — Deacon Felix “Tito” Miranda and Christine Mulford, RN, BSN, IBCLC
2007 — Cynthia Green (Opening Doors for People Who Care)
2006 — Judith Ford (Supporting Families in Pain)
2005 — Marguerite L. “Peggy” Smith, RN, IBCLC
2004 — Joann Pierce, RN
2003 — Nancy Ivey, RN
2002 — Cynthia Wilks-Mosely
2001 — Birthing Project of Atlantic County's Jewish Family Services (Better
Parenting Through Friendship)
2000 — Carmen Ramirez
1999 — Mujeres Latinas En Accion
1998 — ACCEPPT Program
1997 — Reverend Floyd White
1996 — Osborn Family Health Center