The American Academy of Dermatology has announced that the International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation is a 2009 recipient of its prestigious Gold Triangle Award given for its patient website, www.pemphigus.org. Will Zrnchik, Director of Communications, accepted the award on behalf of the IPPF at the AAD’s annual meeting in San Francisco in March of 2009.
The IPPF informational website was recognized for the second year in a row by the AAD for its ability to raise awareness in the public and professional communities as well as the site’s overall design and content. In 2008 the IPPF won its first Gold Triangle and four MarCom Awards for its websites and newsletters.
American Academy of Dermatology Gold Triangle Award Winners are judged by a committee of Academy members and chosen based on specific criteria which include:
- Raising awareness of dermatologic issues
- Creativity/originality
- Medical accuracy/quality of information
- Enhancing awareness
- Helping change public perceptions
If you would like more information visit www.pemphigus.org/news.
