"In San Francisco in October 1951, the American Public Health Association presents Alcoholics Anonymous with the Lasker Award, "in recognition of its unique and highly successful approach" to
an "age-old public health and social problem." The award is made
possible through benefactions of Mary and Albert Lasker, New York
philanthropists. A ceremony with Bill W. and Board of Trustees chairman
Bernard Smith as speakers is attended by some 3,000 A.A.s and family
members, physicians, public health experts, and clergymen."
(AAWS Inc)
