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American Journal of Nursing
American Medical Writers Association
Ashoka
ForeWord Magazine
The Heinz Awards
Independent Publisher
Inc. Magazine
New England Book Show
Norman Vincent Peale
Parents' Choice Foundation
Publisher's Marketing Association
Skipping Stones magazine
Ziv Tzedakah Fund








































































































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American Journal of Nursing
Each year the American Journal of Nursing sponsors "Book of the Year" awards for "the most valuable texts" of the year. Entries are judged by nurse experts from different areas of nursing, and winners are selected based on their contribution to the nursing profession. Awards are granted in various categories.
Consumer Health
Final Conversations: Helping the Living and the Dying Talk To Each Other
What Are Old People For? How Elders Will Save the World
But This Is My Mother! The Plight of Our Elders in American Nursing Homes
Gerontological Nursing
Life Worth Living: How Someone You Love Can Still Enjoy Life in a Nursing Home
Public interest
But This Is My Mother! The Plight of Our Elders in American Nursing Homes
Public Interest/Creative Works
The Glory Walk: A Memoir

American Medical Writers Association
Awarded annually, the American Medical Writers Association "Medical Book Awards" are conferred in only three categories: Books for Physicians, Books for Allied Health Professionals, and Trade Books. They are awarded for the best medical book published in a particular year.
Trade Books Category Winner
What Are Old People For? How Elders Will Save the World
Honorable Mention for Trade Books
Life Worth Living: How Someone You Love Can Still Enjoy Life in a Nursing Home

Ashoka
Ashoka is a global nonprofit organization that searches the world for social entrepreneurs—extraordinary individuals with unprecedented ideas for change in their communities. It provides fellowships so individuals can focus on fulfilling their missions.
Recipient
William H. Thomas, M.D., author of
Learning from Hannah: Secrets for a Life Worth Living
Life Worth Living: How Someone You Love Can Still Enjoy Life in a Nursing Home
What Are Old People For? How Elders Will Save the World

ForeWord Magazine
"Book of the Year Awards" from ForeWord Magazine honor excellence in independent publishing.
Self-Help Book of the Year
As Parents Age: A Psychological and Practical Guide
Education Book of the Year
Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had
Finalist in Family and Relationships
Retired with Husband: Superwoman’s New Challenge
Finalist in Philosophy
In the Arms of Elders: A Parable of Wise Leadership and Community Building
Finalist in Self-Help
Are Your Parents Driving You Crazy?: How to Resolve the Most Common Dilemmas with Aging Parents
Finalist in Travel Essays
A Year of Sundays: Taking the Plunge (and Our Cat) to Explore Europe

The Heinz Awards
Since 1993, the Heinz Family Foundation of Pittsburgh has recognized individuals whose dedication, skill, and generosity of spirit represent the best of the human qualities that the late Senator Heinz, for whom the award is named, held so dear.
Recipient for the Human Condition
William H. Thomas, M.D., author of
In the Arms of Elders: A Parable of Wise Leadership and Community Building
What Are Old People for? How Elders Will Save the World
Life Worth Living: How Someone You Love Can Still Enjoy
Life in a Nursing Home—The Eden Alternative in Action


Inc. Magazine
The August 2001 issue of Inc. magazine recognized Debra's Natural Gourmet health-goods store in West Concord, Mass. for giving back to the community and to customers, and for sharing profits with the staff.
One of the Five Best Hometown Businesses
If Kallimos Had a Chef: Natural Recipes for a Natural World

Independent Publisher
Granted by Independent Publisher magazine, the "IPPY Awards" recognize excellence in content, originality, design, and production quality.
Gold Winner in Self-Help
Are Your Parents Driving You Crazy?: How to Resolve the Most Common Dilemmas with Aging Parents
Gold Winner in Education
Front of the Class: How Tourette’s Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had
Gold Winner in Women's Issues
Retired with Husband: Superwoman’s New Challenge
Finalist in Inspirational/Spiritual
The Truth About You: Things You Don’t Know You Know
Finalist in Self-Help
You’re Only Young Twice: 10 Do-Overs to Reawaken Your Spirit
Finalist in Visionary Fiction
Learning from Hannah: Secrets for a Life Worth Living
Finalist in Aging/Death & Dying
The Glory Walk: A Memoir
What Are Old People For? How Elders Will Save the World
Finalist in Travel Essays
A Year of Sundays: Taking the Plunge (and Our Cat) to Explore Europe

New England Book Show
Sponsored by the nonprofit trade organization, Bookbuilders of Boston, the New England Book Show recognizes, encourages, and celebrates excellence in bookmaking. Publishers' entries are judged in design, composition, paper, printing, and binding.
Winner for Interior and Cover Design
Rosie's Place: Offering Women Shelter and Hope

Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale established the "America's Award," which is sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for Goodness." It honors unsung heroes who personify the American character and spirit.
In recognition of his groundbreaking work on behalf of the elderly, William H. Thomas, M.D., author of
Learning From Hannah: Secrets for a Life Worth Living
Life Worth Living: How Someone You Love Can Still Enjoy Life in a Nursing Home

What Are Old People For? How Elders Will Save the World

Parents' Choice Foundation
Since 1978 the Parents' Choice Foundation has published the only nonprofit consumer guide to children's books, videos, toys, audio, computer programs, television, and magazines. In addition, each year the foundation honors materials submitted for the Parenting Shelf.
Honors
Bring Me the Ocean: Nature as Teacher, Messenger, and Intermediary
Approved
Something's Not Right: One Family's Struggle with Learning Disabilities

Publishers Marketing Association
The "Benjamin Franklin Awards" are awarded by Publishers Marketing Association, a nonprofit trade association of more than 3400 independent publishers. The awards recognize independent publishers who produce superlative titles during a particular year. Entries are judged for their overall editorial and design excellence.
Humor
[Finalist] Breakaway Laughter: How to Lighten Up—Despite It All
New Age
Bring Me The Ocean: Nature as Teacher, Messenger, and Intermediary
Psychology
Bring Me The Ocean: Nature as Teacher, Messenger, and Intermediary
Life Worth Living: How Someone You Love Can Still Enjoy Life in a Nursing Home

Self-Help
Life Worth Living: How Someone You Love Can Still Enjoy Life in a Nursing Home

Skipping Stones magazine
The "Honor Awards" are granted in two categories, Multicultural and International, and Ecology and Nature. Recipients of the latter award are chosen because of their exceptional contribution to promoting an awareness of the natural world; human, plant, and animal relationships; specific species and habitats; environmental protection; conservation of resources; community projects; and sustainable living.
Semi-Finalist (Ecology and Nature)
Bring Me the Ocean: Nature as Teacher, Messenger, and Intermediary

Ziv Tzedakah Fund
Through an extensive program of grants, Ziv Tzedakah supports people and programs around the world that "do good." Its chairman, Danny Siegel, established the "Giraffe Award" to honor individuals who "stick their necks out." For more information about Ziv Tzedakah, visit www.ziv.org.
Recipient
William H. Thomas, M.D., author of
Learning from Hannah: Secrets for a Life Worth Living
Life Worth Living: How Someone You Love Can Still Enjoy Life in a Nursing Home
What Are Old People For? How Elders Will Save the World



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