Margaret Sanger Awards
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The Margaret Sanger Award is a honor awarded annually by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America
since 1966. Created to honor the legacy of Margaret Sanger
, the founder of Planned Parenthood and an early advocate of family planning, it is the Federation's highest honor. It is given to individuals to recognize excellence and leadership in the reproductive health and rights movement.
, Medicine
, Leadership
and Service
, on the 50th anniversary of Planned Parenthood's founding. The award in human rights was presented to Martin Luther King who was unable to attend due to "pressing business concerning his Chicago movement," his wife, Coretta Scott King
, received the award in his place. Carl G. Hartman was awarded with the award in medicine for his research that led to the discovery of basic principles of birth control methods. He was also unable to be present to receive it due to illness. Lyndon Baines Johnson, then president, received the award in World Leadership for his "vigorous and far-sighted leadership" in implementing a national family planning policy. He sent his labor secretary, Willard Wirtz, to receive it on his behalf. The final award was presented to William Draper for service in voluntary family planning, he was the only recipient who was present to receive the award.
Philanthropist
John D. Rockefeller III won the second Sanger Award in World Leadership for 1967. His recognition underscored his being instrumental in organizing the first World Population Conference as well as his founding of the Population Council
. After Rockefeller, Ernest Gruening
received the 1968 Margaret Sanger Award in World Leadership. At the time he was a Democratic
U.S. Senator from Alaska
.
Hugh Mackintosh Foot, also known as Lord Caradon, was given the Margaret Sanger Award in World Leadership for his "farsighted leadership in the area of international family planning and population issues" in 1969. At the time, he was the British ambassador to the United Nations. Lord Caradon was a well known supporter of Planned Parenthood, free contraceptives and sex education in schools.
, Joseph D. Tydings received the Margaret Sanger award in 1970 for "activities related to population and birth control." Tydings was known as a strong proponent for access to reproductive health care having had introducing fifteen bills towards this goal. He also promoted gearing foreign aid to promote reproductive care access.
municipal hospital system as part of a citywide campaign supported by Planned Parenthood that was successful in getting the ban repealed. As deputy secretary, he continued his advocacy of access to contraceptives as well as abortion access.
a publishing executive and rose to become Chair of the Board of Harper and Row (now HarperCollins
). He was also a former chair of the International Planned Parenthood Federation
and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. He was also noted to have taken a "special interest" in advocating for a Margaret Sanger commemorative stamp
from the U.S. Postal Service, realized in 1972 as the Family Planning commemorative stamp.
received the 1989 Margaret Sanger Award. He was known for his successful efforts spearheading efforts to repeal Canadian laws restricting access to abortions. Planned Parenthood also noted his "outstanding contributions to expanding the public's understanding of reproductive health and individual rights issues" in presenting him with the award.
, a physician and executive director of the United Nations Population Fund
. She was presented with the honor at Planned Parenthood's annual Honors Gala concluding its Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
. The Federation cited her efforts to increase access to family planning, first as a physician with her own practice in Pakistan
, then as director of Pakistan's national family planning service and finally at the United Nations Population Fund.
in Dallas
, Texas
. A statement from the organization stated that "millions of women, men and families have been affected by Kathleen Turner's advocacy for increased access to family planning
." It went on to cite her "extraordinary efforts" for reproductive health issues
. Widely recognized as one of the premier American actors in film and on the stage, Turner had chaired the Federation's Board of Advocates since 1995. She had been active in promoting Planned Parenthood's Responsible Choices Action Agenda through her active appearances at numerous events nationwide, lobbying and multimedia efforts.
received the 2003 Margaret Sanger Award at Planned Parenthood's annual Planned Parenthood Honors: A Salute to Courage, Integrity, and Leadership gala which culminated its annual conference in Portland
, Oregon
. Fonda received the award for her "passionate advocacy for reproductive rights and a leader in the field of teen pregnancy prevention." Upon receiving her award, Fonda said she was "going to help you [Planned Parenthood] raise lots of money for your 'Power the Promise' Campaign," continuing her advocacy for reproductive rights. She later went on to establish the Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health at Emory University
in Atlanta
, Georgia
the goal of which was to prevent adolescent pregnancy through training and program development.
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Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Federation of America , commonly shortened to Planned Parenthood, is the U.S. affiliate of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and one of its larger members. PPFA is a non-profit organization providing reproductive health and maternal and child health services. The...
since 1966. Created to honor the legacy of Margaret Sanger
Margaret Sanger
Margaret Higgins Sanger was an American sex educator, nurse, and birth control activist. Sanger coined the term birth control, opened the first birth control clinic in the United States, and established Planned Parenthood...
, the founder of Planned Parenthood and an early advocate of family planning, it is the Federation's highest honor. It is given to individuals to recognize excellence and leadership in the reproductive health and rights movement.
1967-1969
The first Sanger awards were given in 1966 under four categories, Human RightsHuman rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
, Medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
, Leadership
Leadership
Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". Other in-depth definitions of leadership have also emerged.-Theories:...
and Service
Service
In economics, a service is an intangible commodity. More specifically, services are an intangible equivalent of economic goods.Service provision is often an economic activity where the buyer does not generally, except by exclusive contract, obtain exclusive ownership of the thing purchased...
, on the 50th anniversary of Planned Parenthood's founding. The award in human rights was presented to Martin Luther King who was unable to attend due to "pressing business concerning his Chicago movement," his wife, Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King was an American author, activist, and civil rights leader. The widow of Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King helped lead the African-American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.Mrs...
, received the award in his place. Carl G. Hartman was awarded with the award in medicine for his research that led to the discovery of basic principles of birth control methods. He was also unable to be present to receive it due to illness. Lyndon Baines Johnson, then president, received the award in World Leadership for his "vigorous and far-sighted leadership" in implementing a national family planning policy. He sent his labor secretary, Willard Wirtz, to receive it on his behalf. The final award was presented to William Draper for service in voluntary family planning, he was the only recipient who was present to receive the award.
Philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
John D. Rockefeller III won the second Sanger Award in World Leadership for 1967. His recognition underscored his being instrumental in organizing the first World Population Conference as well as his founding of the Population Council
Population Council
The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, non-governmental organization. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. One-third of its research relates to HIV and AIDS; its other major program...
. After Rockefeller, Ernest Gruening
Ernest Gruening
Ernest Henry Gruening was an American journalist and Democrat who was the Governor of the Alaska Territory from 1939 until 1953, and a United States Senator from Alaska from 1959 until 1969.-Early life:...
received the 1968 Margaret Sanger Award in World Leadership. At the time he was a Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
U.S. Senator from Alaska
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
.
Hugh Mackintosh Foot, also known as Lord Caradon, was given the Margaret Sanger Award in World Leadership for his "farsighted leadership in the area of international family planning and population issues" in 1969. At the time, he was the British ambassador to the United Nations. Lord Caradon was a well known supporter of Planned Parenthood, free contraceptives and sex education in schools.
1970
Then a Democratic U.S. Senator from MarylandMaryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, Joseph D. Tydings received the Margaret Sanger award in 1970 for "activities related to population and birth control." Tydings was known as a strong proponent for access to reproductive health care having had introducing fifteen bills towards this goal. He also promoted gearing foreign aid to promote reproductive care access.
1971
The 1971 Margaret Sanger Award was presented to Louis M. Hellman for service in the field of voluntary family planning. A physician, at the time of his receiving the award he was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. He was known for his actions in 1958 when he defied a ban on prescribing contraception in the New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
municipal hospital system as part of a citywide campaign supported by Planned Parenthood that was successful in getting the ban repealed. As deputy secretary, he continued his advocacy of access to contraceptives as well as abortion access.
1972
In 1972, Planned Parenthood awarded its former president, Alan Frank Guttmacher, with the award.1975
In 1975, Cass CanfieldCass Canfield
Augustus Cass Canfield was an American publishing executive who was the longtime president and chairman of Harper & Brothers, later Harper & Row.-Early life:...
a publishing executive and rose to become Chair of the Board of Harper and Row (now HarperCollins
HarperCollins
HarperCollins is a publishing company owned by News Corporation. It is the combination of the publishers William Collins, Sons and Co Ltd, a British company, and Harper & Row, an American company, itself the result of an earlier merger of Harper & Brothers and Row, Peterson & Company. The worldwide...
). He was also a former chair of the International Planned Parenthood Federation
International Planned Parenthood Federation
The International Planned Parenthood Federation is a global non-governmental organization with the broad aims of promoting sexual and reproductive health, and advocating the right of individuals to make their own choices in family planning. It was first formed in 1952 in Bombay, India, and now...
and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. He was also noted to have taken a "special interest" in advocating for a Margaret Sanger commemorative stamp
Commemorative stamp
A commemorative stamp is a postage stamp, often issued on a significant date such as an anniversary, to honor or commemorate a place, event or person. The subject of the commemorative stamp is usually spelled out in print, unlike definitive stamps which normally depict the subject along with the...
from the U.S. Postal Service, realized in 1972 as the Family Planning commemorative stamp.
1989
Canadian pro-choice advocate Henry MorgentalerHenry Morgentaler
Henry Morgentaler, CM is a Canadian physician and prominent pro-choice advocate who has fought numerous legal battles for that cause.-Early life:...
received the 1989 Margaret Sanger Award. He was known for his successful efforts spearheading efforts to repeal Canadian laws restricting access to abortions. Planned Parenthood also noted his "outstanding contributions to expanding the public's understanding of reproductive health and individual rights issues" in presenting him with the award.
2000
The 2000 Margaret Sanger Award went to Nafis SadikNafis Sadik
Dr. Nafis Sadik, currently Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General with additional responsibilities as Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Asia, and former head of the United Nations Population Fund .-Personal life:...
, a physician and executive director of the United Nations Population Fund
United Nations Population Fund
The United Nations Population Fund is a UN organization. The work of the UNFPA involves promotion of the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. This is done through major national and demographic surveys and with population censuses...
. She was presented with the honor at Planned Parenthood's annual Honors Gala concluding its Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
. The Federation cited her efforts to increase access to family planning, first as a physician with her own practice in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
, then as director of Pakistan's national family planning service and finally at the United Nations Population Fund.
2001
In 2003, Planned Parenthood presented the annual Margaret Sanger Award to actress Kathleen TurnerKathleen Turner
Mary Kathleen Turner is an American actress. She came to fame during the 1980s, after roles in the Hollywood films Body Heat, Peggy Sue Got Married, Romancing the Stone, The War of the Roses, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Prizzi's Honor...
in Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. A statement from the organization stated that "millions of women, men and families have been affected by Kathleen Turner's advocacy for increased access to family planning
Family planning
Family planning is the planning of when to have children, and the use of birth control and other techniques to implement such plans. Other techniques commonly used include sexuality education, prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections, pre-conception counseling and...
." It went on to cite her "extraordinary efforts" for reproductive health issues
Reproductive health
Within the framework of the World Health Organization's definition of health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, reproductive health, or sexual health/hygiene, addresses the reproductive processes, functions and system...
. Widely recognized as one of the premier American actors in film and on the stage, Turner had chaired the Federation's Board of Advocates since 1995. She had been active in promoting Planned Parenthood's Responsible Choices Action Agenda through her active appearances at numerous events nationwide, lobbying and multimedia efforts.
2003
Jane FondaJane Fonda
Jane Fonda is an American actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model, and fitness guru. She rose to fame in the 1960s with films such as Barbarella and Cat Ballou. She has won two Academy Awards and received several other movie awards and nominations during more than 50 years as an...
received the 2003 Margaret Sanger Award at Planned Parenthood's annual Planned Parenthood Honors: A Salute to Courage, Integrity, and Leadership gala which culminated its annual conference in Portland
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
. Fonda received the award for her "passionate advocacy for reproductive rights and a leader in the field of teen pregnancy prevention." Upon receiving her award, Fonda said she was "going to help you [Planned Parenthood] raise lots of money for your 'Power the Promise' Campaign," continuing her advocacy for reproductive rights. She later went on to establish the Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health at Emory University
Emory University
Emory University is a private research university in metropolitan Atlanta, located in the Druid Hills section of unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The university was founded as Emory College in 1836 in Oxford, Georgia by a small group of Methodists and was named in honor of...
in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
the goal of which was to prevent adolescent pregnancy through training and program development.
2004
Ted TurnerTed Turner
Robert Edward "Ted" Turner III is an American media mogul and philanthropist. As a businessman, he is known as founder of the cable news network CNN, the first dedicated 24-hour cable news channel. In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television...
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Sapana Pradhan Malla
Sapana Pradhan Malla is a Nepalese lawyer and member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly. She is president of the Forum for Women, Law & Development. In 2008, she was a joint winner of the Gruber Prize for Women’s Rights.-External links:...
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