Utah's Silver Syringe Awards recognizes individuals as well as clinics who have taken extra efforts to increase immunization awareness, improve immunization rates, and provide services or activities to help promote immunizations in Utah. Nominations were reviewed by a panel of judges at the Utah Immunization Program.
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Outstanding Childhood Immunization Program
Given to an organization that demonstrates exceptional dedication to childhood immunizations.
Southwest Utah Public Health Department, Cedar City Office
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Outstanding Adolescent Immunization Program
Given to an organization that demonstrates exceptional dedication to adolescent
immunizations.
West High School Clinic - U of U Health & SLC School District
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Outstanding Adult Immunization Program
Given to an organization that demonstrates exceptional dedication to adult immunizations.
Kathy Bennett, Tanner Clinic
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Innovations in Influenza Immunization
Given to an individual, organization, or provider that demonstrates exceptional dedication to ensuring access to influenza vaccine or provided influenza education to their community members.
Utah County Health Department
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HPV Vaccination Champion
Given to an individual, organization, or provider who is dedicated to raising rates of HPV vaccination in Utah and educating the community about the HPV vaccine.
Dr. Deanna Kepka, Huntsman Cancer Institute
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Community Partner
Given to an individual or community organization that demonstrates exceptional dedication to immunizations and furthering the mission of the Utah Immunization Program through collaboration and partnership.
Denise Kunkel with Associated Food Stores Pharmacies
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Exceptional Immunization Medical Assistant
Given to a medical assistant who demonstrates exceptional dedication to immunizations in their practice
Krystal Justice, Carbon Medical
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Exceptional Immunization Nurse
Given to a nurse who demonstrates exceptional dedication to immunizations throughout their career.
Tara Aka, Canyons School District
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Exceptional Immunization Nurse
Given to a nurse who demonstrates exceptional dedication to immunizations throughout their career.
Craig Ferguson, Davis County Health Department
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Physician Champion
Given to a physician who demonstrates exceptional dedication to immunizations throughout their career.
Dr. Paul Lei, South Summit Pediatrics
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School Immunization Champion (new category this year)
Given to a school nurse who demonstrates exceptional dedication to immunizations throughout their career.
Tamera Martinson, Davis School District