Fact:
Breastfeeding promotes closeness between mom and baby by producing mothering hormones and feelings of relaxation and peace.
Photo credit: Roni M Chastain, RN, FACCE
BCW Awards
Outstanding Employer Award
The Outstanding Employer Award is given to a Washington business that has shown leadership in and significantly contributed to promoting and supporting breastfeeding as a vital part of the health and development of children and their families.
Award recipients include:
- City of Tacoma, 2008
- Blue Bird, Inc.(2007)
- University of Washington (2006)
- Russell Investment Group (2005)
- Fort Lewis & Madigan Army Medical Center (2004)
- DaVita, Inc. (2002)
- Pay Plus Benefits (2001)
- Agilent Technologies (2000)
- Weyerhaeuser, Inc. (1999)
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Nancy Danoff, MD, Spirit of Service Award
The Nancy Danoff, MD Spirit of Service Award recognizes and honors individuals like Dr. Danoff, a founding member of the BCW, whose dedication, volunteerism, commitment, and leadership significantly contribute to promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding as a vital part of the health and development of children and families. The award recipient recognizes breastfeeding as an important health issue, and works with others to support the rights of women and children.
Award recipients include:
- 2008 Michele Crockett, IBCLC, PCPA, LLLL
- Ginna Wall, MN, RN, IBCLC (2007)
- MerrieLynn Rice, RN, IBCLC (2006)
- Helen Baker-St. John, MD (2005)
- Molly Pessl, RN IBCLC, Bellevue, WA (2004)
- Lisa DiGiorgio, Seattle, WA (2002)
- Kay Batt, Renton, WA (2001)
- Nancy Danoff, MD (2000)
MaryAnn O'Hara, MD, Physician Leadership Award
The MaryAnn O'Hara, MD, Physician Leadership Award recognizes and honors a medical student, resident or physician whose leadership and courage reflect a commitment to breastfeeding as a vital part of the health and development of children and their families. Awardees demonstrate exemplary commitment to maternal and child health through advocacy of breastfeeding education and support in the community and within the medical profession.