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Alzheimer's Association Humanitarian Award
The Humanitarian Award is an annual award bestowed upon a public official that has made a significant policy contribution to advancements in research and enhanced care and support for people with Alzheimer's disease.
2009 Humanitarian Award Recipients
 Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)
Sen. Bingaman was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1982 and won his fifth term in 2006. He previously served as New Mexico's attorney general. Sen. Bingaman has worked tirelessly to improve the accessibility and quality of health care for people with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
 Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas)
Rep. Green was first elected to Congress in 1992 after 20 years in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. In 1996, he was appointed to the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he serves on the Health Subcommittee. Rep. Green helped create a Medicare chronic care benefit.
Maureen Reagan Outstanding Advocate Award
Named for the late Maureen Reagan, daughter of President Reagan (who died with Alzheimer's in 2004) and an extraordinary Alzheimer advocate, this award pays tribute to an individual in the Alzheimer's Association chapter network who exemplifies Maureen's special qualities.
2009 Maureen Reagan Award Recipient
 Bernard "Bernie" Poskus, Colorado Chapter
Bernie Poskus has served as an educator and spokesperson for the Colorado Chapter for 20 years. Thanks to his leadership, Alzheimer advocates in Colorado helped pass Silver Alert legislation and numerous bills to protect or expand funding for senior services. Poskus also led the charge for the creation of the Colorado Alzheimer's Coordinating Council, formed to provide a blueprint for consistent services for Alzheimer families in the state and to identify necessary changes in regulations such as dementia training for healthcare providers.
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