FOUNDER'S AWARD

The Founder's Award was first presented in 1995 by Dr. Donald Espelin, one of the primary founders of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies - the Montana Coalition, to recognize individuals in Montana who have made significant contributions to the health of mothers, children and families.

Founder's Award winners include:
1995 Maxine Ferguson, RN, MN, Helena
1996 Doris Biersdorf, RD, Billings
1997 Stephanie Nelson, RN, CNP, Bozeman
1998 Lt. Governor Judy Martz, Helena
1999 Al Goke, Helena
2000 Nancy Ellery, Helena
2001 Steve Yeakel, Helena
2002 Randy and Debbie Williams, Helena
2003 Betty Hidalgo, RN, Helena
2005 Dr. Suzanne Dixon, Great Falls
2006 Patricia Hennessey, RD, MS, Helena
2007 David L. Jackson, Helena
2008 Evan Smalley, Helena
2009 Geri Labunetz
2010 Senator Carol Williams
2011 Wilda McGraw

KEN MOORE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Reverend Dr. Kenneth Moore became a steadfast supporter of HMHB early in its history. When he left the HMHB Board and Helena in 2000, it seemed fitting to honor his contributions as a community representative to HMHB by establishing this award in his honor.

Ken Moore Community Service Award recipients include:
2002 Gerry Labunetz, Great Falls
2003 Lonie Hutchison and Missoula Safe Kids/Safe Communities, Missoula City-County Health Department
2004 J. Anne Roberts and the Montana Club, Helena
2005 Lowell & Susan Bartels, Helena
2006 Mountain West Bank, Helena
2007 The Montana Department of Transportation and Director Jim Lynch
2008 Betty Hidalgo, RN, Helena
2009 James & Murel O’Connell
2010 Shodair Children’s Hospital
2011 Maxine Ferguson, RN, MN, Helena