National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management

National Environmental Leadership Award
 
These programs are leading the way toward real solutions, and giving hope to millions of Americans—many of them children—who battle asthma.
Former EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson
The Healthy Neighborhoods Program staff work hard every day to improve the lives of New Yorkers with asthma. Having this national recognition helps us to honor their hard work, celebrate their success and articulate the value of this program to potential funders and decision-makers.
Dr. Howard A. Freed, 2011 Award Winner, Director, Center for Environmental Health, NYS Department of Health
This recognition from the U.S. EPA has validated our past efforts, increased our organization’s visibility in the community, and empowered us to take a risk in creating new programs for the future.
Dr. Mamta Reddy, 2011 Award Winner, South Bronx Asthma Partnership, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
We have a long way to go, but with the innovation and hard work of these outstanding programs, we are making progress.
Former EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson
Receiving this award will assist us in demonstrating to our patients that they are receiving quality asthma education from a nationally recognized program.
Dr. Mary  Mason, 2011 Award Winner, Centene Corporation ®, Nurtur ®, Managed Health Services
The most valuable part of winning the award was increased visibility among providers, community partners, and state Medicaid agencies.
Dr. David Keleti, 2016 Award Winner, AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies
Winning the award has opened doors for us that were previously closed and moved our program much further along in achieving sustainability.
Kathleen Bowden, 2017 Award Winner, Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, You Can Control Asthma Now (UCAN) Program
The award has brought us visibility and has expanded our reach with health centers and other community organizations that would like to replicate our program.
Dr. Acklema Mohammad, 2016 Award Winner, Urban Health Plan, Inc.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management is the highest recognition a program and its leaders can receive for delivering excellent environmental asthma management as part of their comprehensive asthma care services. Each year, through this prestigious award, EPA honors exceptional whole-community systems that coordinate public health, housing, environment, clinical care, healthcare, and community partners to deliver comprehensive care at scale.

Consider applying if your work:

  • Addresses indoor environmental determinants of health as part of a comprehensive asthma program.
  • Fosters high-performing collaborations and partnerships.
  • Demonstrates cost savings and improved health outcomes.

Winners will receive:

  • A place in the National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management Hall of Fame.
  • An engraved, crystal award.
  • Recognition in May during Asthma Awareness Month.
  • Recognition on national websites, including AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org.
  • A descriptive snapshot of your program and support generating media attention.
  • An opportunity to serve as mentors to help other programs achieve impactful results.

2024 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management Navigation:

  1. About the Award
  2. Criteria
  3. FAQs
  4. Apply Now
  5. Past Award Winner Hall of Fame

Congratulations to the 2023 Winner!

Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Asthma Program