The award was presented at the American Cancer Society's Media Awards Luncheon held during the Division's Annual Meeting in Austin. Over 200 volunteers, staff members, and media from around the state were in attendance. The award was presented at a luncheon held in the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas on October 20. Managing editor, Carol Nowell accepted the award on behalf of the editorial board. Christine Devall, Public Affairs Specialist, presented the magazine's award.
Most people learn what they know about mental health through the media.
Each year the Mental Health Association rewards contributors whose contribution is accurate, current and effective. Enlightened treatment that challenges stereotypes The design of the award is quite unique. It combines a star for Texas, and a bell which is the symbol for the mental health association. The issue was devoted to breast cancer. The American Cancer Society, Texas Division, Carol Nelson Rabago, Texas Media Awards Chair, announced that Wichita Falls Medicine placed first in the judging of its fifteenth Annual Texas Media Awards program for excellence in cancer journalism.