John, We hope you'll join us next month for Catalysts for Change, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids' 2023 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards. |
We're thrilled to announce that this year we will present our Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence to Erick Antonio Ochoa, Executive Director and co-founder of Salud Justa, Mexico. |
For more than a decade, Erick has been an integral part of the grassroots movement that has made Mexico a global leader in fighting tobacco use. Working with Salud Justa, Tobacco-Free Kids partners CODICE, Refleacciona, and La Coalición México Salud-Hable, and a coalition of other organizations, Erick’s leadership led to passage of Mexico’s historic and comprehensive 2022 law that made all indoor public spaces smoke-free nationwide and banned all tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
These reforms would not have been possible without Erick's tenacity and his commitment to collaborating with partners. Now, thanks to their efforts, millions of Mexicans are protected from deadly secondhand smoke and Big Tobacco’s deceptive marketing. On May 18, join us in honoring Erick – as well as outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the United States and around the world. We look forward to celebrating with you! Sincerely, |
