Awards Recognize Stellar Contributions and Achievements in Mental Health
Rehabilitation and Recovery
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced on Friday the recipients of the 2007 Lilly Reintegration Awards. The awards, which Lilly established 11 years ago, recognize mental health professionals and individuals battling severe mental illness for their exceptional contributions and achievements. Specifically, the awards honor treatment teams, programs and services that assist those with severe mental illness as they re-enter the community, as well as individuals with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia who provide hope and support to their peers.
"Each year we are delighted to recognize the Lilly Reintegration Award honorees as they play an integral part in assisting those with severe mental illness achieve their goals," said Deirdre Connelly, president, U.S. Operations, Eli Lilly and Company.
Ralph Aquila, M.D., chairperson of the Awards committee agrees. "Practically speaking, without these professionals who work tirelessly to create opportunities and resources for the mentally ill, reintegration into society would not be an option for most patients," Dr. Aquila said.
Dr. Aquila oversees the judging panel comprised of mental health
professionals. The panel reviews the pool of applications and selects the
honorees based on the scope and reach of programs, services and
achievements. The recipients in each category receive grants to their
particular programs to advance their success. First place recipients
receive a $5,000 grant and second place recipients receive a $2,500 grant.
The following is a complete list of the 2007 Li
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