Awards
Tuberculosis Elimination Heroes
In 2023, CTCA established the California Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Heroes Award to recognize the outstanding efforts of community healthcare providers, leaders, and individuals affected by TB in preventing its devastating impact on World TB Day, March 24th. This award aims honor their contributions, inspiring others to take action to eliminate TB.
Recognize a dedicated individual or organization for their contributions to TB prevention and elimination in California. Nominations for the Class of 2026 are being accepted now. Nominations are due March 10, 2026.
TB Champion Award
Andy Lopez Memorial Award
honors exceptional contributions by allied health professionals to tuberculosis control in California. It provides support for travel and attendance at the annual conference, where the award is presented.
Brenda Ashkar Award
honors a registered nurse in California who works in TB control. Recipients demonstrate leadership, flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to improving the health of their community.
Henry A. Renteln Award
honors a practitioner or public health official with 15+ years of experience who has made significant contributions to tuberculosis control in California.
Patient Advocate Award
honors those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to supporting those affected by tuberculosis. This award recognizes advocates who have worked to amplify patient voices.
Private Partner Award
recognizes a private sector partner who has advanced CTCA’s mission through demonstration of leadership in tuberculosis patient care and community prevention.
Honorary Members
esteemed colleagues, often retired from TB program leadership roles, whom we hope to keep engaged in California’s TB elimination efforts. These recipients receive free admission to all CTCA meetings and conferences.