| O u r A w a r d s a n d H o n o r s In 2003, Senator Tom Torlakson commended California Project LEAN's research on soda and snack foods in schools. The release of the 2002 study, "Prevalance and Specifics of District-wide Beverage Contracts in California's Largest School Districts," helped frame the basis for soda and junk food contract legislation in public schools. Additionally, he commended the Healthy Food Policy Resource Guide developed for school boards by California Project LEAN and the California School Boards Association as a useful tool for making healthy food choices more likely options in all schools. Click here to view the letter. In 2002, Senator Martha Escutia commended California Project LEAN's work on conducting and disseminating the findings of the 2000 California High School Fast Food Survey, noting it was the impetus for her legislation restricting unhealthy foods and beverages in public schools. Click here to view the letter. In 2002, California Project LEAN received the Exemplary Systems Award for Outstanding Application of GIS. In 2001, California Project LEAN received top honors (a Crystal Award) from the International Association of Business Communicators, Sacramento Chapter, for its public relations campaign releasing the 2000 California High School Fast Food Survey. In 2001, California Project LEAN staff Vicki Berends, Cyndi Guerra Walter, Nestor Martinez and Erika Takada were selected as part of a team of 10 nationwide to serve as Social Marketing Specialists through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the University of South Florida. In 2000, California Project LEAN received
the Dannon Institute Award for Excellence in Community Nutrition
for its Food on the Run program. In 1995, California Project LEAN received a silver award from the Sacramento Public Relations Association for its Retail (Grocery Store) Campaign. |
