2023 Keynote & Honorees

Keynote Speaker

Andrew Schneider Memorial Lect​ure

Kathleen McGrory

Investigative Journalist, ProPublica

The Dr. Irving Selikoff Award​

The Dr. Irving Selikoff Award for their tireless dedication to increasing awareness and prevention efforts to eliminate asbestos-caused diseases.

Recipient: Henry A. Anderson, MD

The Tribute of Hope Award

The Tribute of Hope Award for their steadfast commitment to awareness, prevention, and policy to eliminate asbestos-related diseases.

Recipient: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network 
Karen E. Knudsen, MBA, PhD

Chief Executive Officer
American Cancer Society

The Tribute of Unity Award

The Tribute of Unity Award for their steadfast commitment to awareness, prevention, and policy to eliminate asbestos-related diseases.

Recipient: International Association of Fire Fighters
Edward A. Kelly

General President
International Association of Fire Fighters

The Tribute of Inspiration Award

The Tribute of Inspiration Award for their unwavering commitment to ending the scourge of asbestos in the United States.

Recipient: AFL-CIO​

The Alan Reinstein Award

The Alan Reinstein Award for their commitment to education, advocacy, and providing support to countless patients and families.

Recipient: Chris Carberg​
Recipient: Martin Ditkof