NATCO - The Organization of Transplant Professionals

Astellas Pharma US/Frank Maier Award

Award History

Frank Maier, a journalist, and his wife Ginnie, published “Sweet Reprieve” in 1991. This book chronicled his journey from onset to diagnosis to liver failure. Maier received a liver transplant in 1987. Unfortunately he lost his battle and died in December of 1990. His legacy of triumph and inspiration continues to touch the readers of his book. This award honors Maier’s effort to spread the message regarding the need for organ donors.

Eligibility Criteria for Nominees

Production and implementation of an outstanding campaign educating the public about organ and tissue donation

Institution/Organization:

Organization Name

Address

City

State

Zip code

Institution/Organization Contact Personnel
	Name	Phone Number
1.
2.
3.

PR/Advertising Agency

Agency Name

Address

City

State

Zip code

PR/Advertising Agency Contact Personnel
	Name	Phone Number
1.
2.
3.

Narratives:

Please upload a document containing:

A description of the campaign
Scope of the campaign in terms of population targeted
Outcome, including objective measures of success

Supporting Materials

Please send the following supporting materials to the address listed below.

Posters
VHS tapse/DVDs (4 copies)
CDs (4 copies)
Brochures
Newspaper articles, etc.

Nomination Submission

Regular Mail:
NATCO Executive Office
Frank Maier Award
P.O. Box 15384
Lenexa, KS 66285-5384
Ph: (913) 895-4612

Overnight Mail Only:
NATCO Executive Office
Frank Maier Award
18000 W. 105th Street
Olathe, KS 660617543
Fax: (913) 895-4652

Award

A crystal obelisk is awarded to the institution and the PR/Advertising agency with the winning entry. Travel expenses will be reimbursed at cost to the transplant center/OPO whose representative will be present to receive the award.