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The following people received awards at the 2006 NAPSA conference
in San Francisco:

Laura Mosqueda, MD received the Rosalie S. Wolf Award in recognition of her significant contributions to the knowledge and development in the fields of abuse of elders, persons with disabilities and/or Adult Protective Services. (Learn More—go to News page) Dr. Mosqueda’s work with the University of California Irvine School of Medicine Program in Geriatrics has made significant contributions in both research and practice to the fields of elder and dependent adult abuse through her collaboration with agencies in Orange County, CA. Her work has local, state and national implications.

Rick Mooers received the President’s Award for his commitment to improving the quality of services to vulnerable adults through program innovation and the length and quality of his service to programs. (Learn more go to News page) During his 17 years with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services APS program he helped to develop the first American Indian Adult Protective Services Act for the Penobscot Nation, launched six new Triad Programs, trained more than 100 Elder Service Officers at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and served on the Maine Elder Death Review Team.

Nanette Warren received the Spirit of NAPSA Award for her initiative in developing and following through on ideas to improve APS in her locality. (Learn more go to News page) During her 14 year career in the Adult Services Department of Social Services, Buncombe County, NC, Nanette exhibited commitment and passion for working with elderly and disabled victims in her community. She believes that education is the key to preventing abuse, and works tirelessly to educate the public. She has touched the lives of many people in a positive way, and has always gone the extra mile for her clients.

Linda Mill received the Collaboration Award for her significant contribution to the growth and development of the field of protective services through her collaborative efforts. (Learn more go to News page) As the Loss Manager for Depositor Risk Operation, Linda started a fraud abuse prevention program for the Wachovia Corporation in collaboration with APS at the Philadelphia Corporation on Aging. Working together they developed the BITS Fraud Prevention Toolkit which is now available at no cost to any financial institution. The program is now spreading to many banks in other states.

Lauren Fuller received the Joanne Otto Distinguished Services Award for her significant contribution to the growth and development of the filed of abuse of elders and persons with disabilities or adult protective services. (Learn more go to News page) As Chief Investigative Counsel for the US Senate, Lauren has made a special effort to include APS professionals in national policy discussions. She has been consistently supportive and interested in issues affecting APS and the clients served by the program. Her optimism and commitment to bettering the lives of victims is an inspiration to others.