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Special Programs

Closing the Gap
The "Closing the Gap" Award was established to recognize a person or program that has made a significant contribution toward addressing health disparities in Lincoln/Lancaster County, Nebraska. The Community Health Endowment of Lincoln (CHE) presents the Closing the Gap Award at the Annual Meeting each year.
	Nomination Criteria
	Nomination Form
	2006 Award Recipient - Dr. Marty Ramirez
	2007 Award Recipient - Healthy Homes Program

Health Champion
The Community Health Endowment of Lincoln (CHE) accepts nominations for the Health Champion Program throughout the year. On a quarterly basis, CHE will recognize a Lincoln-Lancaster County resident (of any age) who demonstrates extraordinary effort in improving his/her physical or mental health; inspired others with their efforts; and been largely unrecognized for their achievements. Health Champions will be honored with public recognition (if desired), a monetary stipend of $250, and a certificate of achievement.
	Nomination Criteria
	Nomination Form
	Award Recipients


Making a Difference
The Community Health Endowment partners with the Lincoln Journal Star to recognize individuals and/or groups who are making a difference in the health of our community by volunteering their time and talents. The individuals and groups are featured each month in the Lincoln Journal Star in a "Making a Difference" ad.
2008 Award Recipients
	March -
	February - Human Services Federation - Tax Preparation Assistance
	January - Madonna - Angel Dogs
2007 Award Recipients
	December - None
	November - Interfaith Housing Coalition
	October - Neighborhood FOOD
	September - St. Monica's
	August - Centerpointe
	July - Community CROPS Program
	June - Clinic with a Heart
	May - People's Health Center
	April - KZUM Radio
	March - Lancaster County Medical Alliance
	February - Fresh Start Home
	January - Marv Almy
2006 Award Recipients
	December - U.G.L.Y. Quilters
	November - MilkWorks, Inc.
	October - Dave Johnson - Rape/Spouse Abuse Crisis Center
	September - Leola Bullock, Helen Boosalis, Janet Coleman and Dr. John Reed - Medicare Part D
	August - LPS, CLC, Lincoln Food Bank - Back Pack Program
	April - Sharon Baker - Women's Literacy Council

Health Challenge
The Community Health Endowment believes that the Health Challenge will help us achieve our vision of making Lincoln the healthiest community in the nation. Each year the Community Health Endowment sponsors the Health Challenge which We believe plays an important role in raising awareness, teaching prevention, and encouraging healthy lifestyles among Lincoln residents.
	Health Challenge Information will be posted soon.