The American Academy of Dermatology Presents the Tenth Annual Gold Triangle Awards
Awards Recognize Achievement in Raising Awareness of Dermatology
SAN DIEGO (July 27, 2006) - Each year, consumers search for innovative ways to keep their skin, hair and nails healthy and vibrant. Rising to the challenge of providing information on the latest techniques and treatments in dermatology are public health organizations, industry and the media. In recognition of their important role in educating the public about the specialty of dermatology, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) will present the 10th annual Gold Triangle Awards to organizations and individuals during this year´s awards ceremony.
Held at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina in downtown San Diego, the prestigious Gold Triangle Awards salutes winners in the media, industry, health community, and public service, as well as individual effort for excellence in promoting dermatologic awareness and encouraging healthy behavior in the care of skin, hair and nails. Hosting this year´s ceremony are Robert Wagner and Jill St. John.
"Each of our Gold Triangle Award winners is to be commended for their efforts in increasing public awareness of dermatology and greatly impacting the lives of those affected physically, emotionally and financially by these conditions," said dermatologist Stephen P. Stone, M.D., FAAD, president of the American Academy of Dermatology and host of the 2006 Gold Triangle Awards. "By encouraging people to recognize their skin, hair and nail conditions, and to seek the expert care of a dermatologist, these programs and initiatives have the potential to improve the quality of life for numerous individuals."
The Academy extends special thanks to the following organizations for their generous support of the Gold Triangle Awards ceremony activities: Galderma Laboratories, L.P., which sponsored the cocktail reception preceding the awards ceremony; Intendis, Inc., which sponsored celebrity activities; and Astellas Pharma US, Inc., which sponsored the dessert reception.
The following organizations purchased tables for the event: Dermik Laboratories, Inc. (Patron level), 3M Pharmaceuticals (Sponsor level), Galderma Laboratories, L.P. (Sponsor level), Genentech, Inc. (Sponsor level) and Intendis, Inc. (Sponsor level).
The Academy appreciates the generous in-kind donations by the following organizations for the ceremony: Au Courant Cosmetics, Beiersdorf Inc., Blistex, Inc., Constellation Management Group-Brand Management for Skin Effects by Dr. Jeffrey Dover, Coolibar, Del-Ray Dermatologicals, DermaDoctor, Inc., Galderma Laboratories, L.P., Kinesys Performance Sunscreen, La Jolla Spa MD, Neutrogena Dermatologics, Niadyne, Inc., Ortho Neutrogena, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., UVShield Window Film, Xenna Corporation, and Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream.
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology, founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 16,000 dermatologists worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org.
2006 Gold Triangle Award Winners
HEALTH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
American Contact Dermatitis Society
Contact Allergen Replacement Database: A Practical Approach to Patient Compliance
American Vitiligo Research Foundation
Children Embracing Diversity Calendar
Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation
- 1st CARF International Patient Conference
- www.carfintl.org
Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types
- Educational Modules for Healthcare Professionals, www.scalyskin.org
- Living with Ichthyosis: A Teenage Perspective DVD
Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
SunSmart America: Evaluating a School-Based Educational Curriculum
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Charlie´s Angel´s Campaign
National Psoriasis Foundation
NPF Web Site
Sun Safety Alliance
Sun Safety Week 2005
Sun Smart Kids Cool School Program
Sun Smart Kids Cool School Program
SunWise Program
UV Alert
Women´s Dermatologic Society
Families Play Safe in the Sun Community Outreach
HEALTH INDIVIDUAL AND PUBLIC SERVICE
Z. Charles Fixler, M.D.
Outstanding Volunteerism to Skin Cancer Awareness
Robin Lawrence
Dedication to Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign
James Paratore, Jr., BSN
Dedication to Camp Discovery
Commander Mona Saraiya, M.D., M.P.H.
Commitment to U.S. Public Health and Skin Cancer Prevention
Sun Safety Alliance
Sun Safety Week Congressional Resolution
Kenneth E. Wasserman, M.D.
Dedication to Play Smart When It Comes To The Sun®
U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
Dedication to Dermatologic Issues
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY)
Sponsor of the TAN Act
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Practice Safe Sun Campaign
Emily Konesky
Dedication to Skin Cancer Awareness
INDUSTRY
CORIA Laboratories, Ltd.
Core-Create
Salex™ Patient Education Flipchart
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Integrative Logic
The Cetaphil® Skin Care Club
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Kikaku American International
The Galderma Quality Report for Dermatology & Managed Care
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Brand Pharm
Best Face Forward® Program
Genentech, Inc.
Chandler Chicco Agency
My Skin´s on Fire
Genentech, Inc.
Chandler Chicco Agency
www.Beyondpsoriasis.com
Neutrogena
Red Sox Skin Cancer Awareness Week
SuperGoop!
Doctor T´s "Scoop on the Goop!"
MEDIA TRADE PUBLICATIONS
Dermatology Times
Bogus Botox Sounds Wake-Up Call
Infectious Diseases in Children
New Tools for Managing Pediatric Psoriasis
Patient Care
The Medical Implications of Body Art
Skin & Aging
Treating Ayad
MEDIA CONSUMER MAGAZINES
Allure
Skin Genius
The Biggest Skin Problems
Sandow Media
Your Best Shot: The Complete Guide to Injectables
Dermatologist Secrets
SELF
Save Your Skin
My "Pimple" Was Skin Cancer
Healthy Skin Breakthroughs
Who Has the Most Damaged Skin?
Shape
Save Your Skin
Minimize Your Pores
Beauty Rx
MEDIA OTHER
The "Conversations with Cancer" Show
The Cancer Crusaders Organization
Sun Protection for Life
Authors: Mary & John Barrow