Local Heroes Award

To recognize pediatricians, who are leaders through community action and advocacy for children in their local communities, the Council established the Local Heroes Award.

The award is presented to individuals (male and female) who epitomize the "community pediatrician", those who:

• have a perspective that enlarges the focus from one child to all children in the community
• recognize that family, educational, social, cultural, spiritual, economic, environmental, and political forces act favorably or unfavorably, but always significantly, on the health of children
• are the synthesis of clinical practice and public health principles directed toward providing health care to a given child, and promoting the health of all children within the context of the family, school, and community
• are committed to using community resources to achieve optimal accessibility, appropriateness, and quality of services for all children, and to advocate especially for those who lack access to care
• are an integral part of the professional role and duty of the pediatrician.

The COCP is currently accepting nominations for the Local Heroes Awards for 2009. For more information see the call for nominations and nomination form.

DEADLINE EXTENDED:

***All nominations are due by 5pm (CT) on Monday, May 11, 2009 .***

How to Join:
If you are already a member of the AAP and would like to become a COCP member, join online by:
1. Go to http://www.aap.org/moc/indexEntry.cfm and login with your AAP ID and password.
2. Click on "Member Community".
3. Click on "Join a Section or Council" under Section, Council & Committee
Information.
4. Choose "Council on Community Pediatrics", answer a few questions, and click "Submit".

For More Information:
If you would like more information about the Council on Community Pediatrics, or the Local Heroes Award, contact the American Academy of Pediatrics at cocp@aap.org or 800-433-9016, ext 7085.