The Walter C. Alvarez Memorial Award is named in honor of Walter C. Alvarez, MD, who was a pioneer in the field of medical communication. The Walter C. Alvarez Memorial Award is presented to a member or nonmember of AMWA to honor excellence in communicating health care developments and concepts to the public. The Alvarez Award Committee selects the recipient. The Walter C. Alvarez Memorial Award is presented at the Walter C. Alvarez Award Luncheon at the Annual Conference.
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