Steven M. Hilton, president and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (left) announced the 2009 Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million, largest in the humanitarian world, goes to PATH, a Seattle-based organization that develops innovative technologies such as single-use, disposable syringes that prevent needle reuse to solve global health problems for the poor. Joining Steve at the Seattle press conference is Dr. Christopher J. Elias, president and CEO of PATH, and at right is William H. Gates Sr., co-chair of the Melinda & Bill Gates foundation, PATH’S largest funder.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Hilton Foundation announces 2009 Humanitarian Prize
Steven M. Hilton, president and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (left) announced the 2009 Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million, largest in the humanitarian world, goes to PATH, a Seattle-based organization that develops innovative technologies such as single-use, disposable syringes that prevent needle reuse to solve global health problems for the poor. Joining Steve at the Seattle press conference is Dr. Christopher J. Elias, president and CEO of PATH, and at right is William H. Gates Sr., co-chair of the Melinda & Bill Gates foundation, PATH’S largest funder.
