The California Medical Association (CMA) Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2013 Leadership Awards, which celebrate the efforts of individuals or organizations that make a difference in the health of Californians. The Robert D. Sparks, M.D., Leadership Award, the Ethnic Physician Leadership Award, and the Adarsh S. Mahal, M.D., Access to Health Care and Disparities Award recognize the compassion and commitment of California's health care professionals. The deadline to submit nominations is June 21, 2013. Nomination information and packets for each award are available on the CMA Foundation website.

The awards will be presented on Sunday, October 12, 2013, at the foundation's annual President's Reception and Awards Gala, held in conjunction with the CMA House of Delegates, October 11-13, 2013, in Anaheim.

Contact: Shelley Tirsbeck, (916) 779-6622 or stirsbeck@phcdocs.org.