The annual Dr. Charles H. Hudson Award for Cardiopulmonary Public Health recognizes efforts to positively influence the public's awareness of cardiopulmonary health and wellness. The ARCF presents this award to professionals in order to recognize their dedication and commitment in the respiratory care field. Nominees may include individuals, groups, or organizations whose primary effort has promoted cardiopulmonary health and wellness. A letter of nomination that answers each of the following questions as appropriate for the nominee must be submitted. (1) How has the nominee promoted cardiopulmonary health and wellness? Outline and describe major activities, events, research, or public policy the nominee has affected. (2) Describe how public cardiopulmonary health and awareness have been influenced through the efforts of the nominee. (3) Why is the nominee a role model for others in terms of public health? (4) How has the nominee promoted the objectives relative to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services "Healthy People 2000," the federal agenda for a healthier America? Please include any supporting documentation and, in the case of an individual, a curriculum vitae, if available. Nominations will be accepted at any time; however, the deadline for receiving nominations in the ARCF office is June 1. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Respiratory Care Foundation for more information.