The Washington Global Health Alliance will honor King K. Holmes, MD, PhD, William H. Foege Chair of Global Health at the University of Washington, with its first annual Award for Impact at “Party for the Health of It,” Nov. 9, 2013. Dr. Holmes receives this inaugural award because of his lifelong commitment to collaboration and mentorship. Hundreds of global health researchers and professionals have been mentored by Dr. Holmes since his start at the University of Washington in 1969. And his commitment to bringing all disciplines into the field of global health when the Department of Global Health was launched in 2007, has led to collaborations with faculty in 15 of 16 schools across the University of Washington as well as collaborations with governments, schools, and non-governmental organizations around the world. Department of Global Health students come from a wide array of disciplines and involve undergraduates and graduate students in several degree programs.

The Washington Global Health Alliance (WGHA) Award for Impact is bestowed on an individual, organization, or project that demonstrates a remarkable commitment to collaboration. The award recognizes collaborations that produce improved health outcomes through innovative partnerships, mentorships, and programs. Award recipients conduct their work from their home base of Washington State. The award will be presented by one of Dr. Holmes’ mentees, Dr. Judd Walson, at the Party for the Health of It on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013, at the Seattle Aquarium. Dr. Holmes will make brief remarks during the benefit dinner.

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