WINNER

AARP
In what was appropriately entitled "Medicare Monday," AARP integrated
all of their state and national resources to send a message to Congress to
add a prescription drug benefit to Medicare. The day culminated in the
delivery of 535 Medicare birthday cakes to Capitol Hill - each with a
piece missing to symbolize the missing piece from Medicare - coincided
with delivery of cakes to the district offices of members of congress in
all 50 states.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
To raise awareness of the critical shortage of nurses, the American Health
Care Association launched a cross-country mobile petition this summer.
"Driving for Quality Care" urged Congress and the President to pass
legislation to help recruit, train and retain quality caregivers. A 60-foot
petition traveled to 31 states via RV to garner signatures. Citizens could
also add their name to the petition electronically via a web site.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

CITIZENS FOR BETTER MEDICARE
Citizens for Better Medicare's Online Medicare Commission provides
in-depth information on Medicare reform through an entertaining,
interactive and cost-effective online forum. The Online Medicare
Commission is a virtual university, with classes, educators, exams and
graduates - without the logistical hurdles or expense of a classroom. As
users progress through the curriculum, they are encouraged to submit
questions, discuss issues with other users and benchmark their progress.
At the end of the process, these online "Commissioners" receive a
certificate and Medicare Commission mug in the mail.