What is a community champion?

A community champion is a non-medical personnel who works or volunteers in the HIV community and who stands out in their work. A community champion must be nominated by a coworker and may win by receiving the most votes! See the FAQ page for eligibility criteria. Click the buttons below, or scroll down this page to nominate someone, and scroll further down, to vote!

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Nominate next month’s community champion by filling out the following form. Please click 'Process' below or consult the FAQ page for more information on the process.

  • First, scroll down to the bottom of this page to verify that the person you wish to nominate is not already listed as a nominee. Then, visit the FAQ to verify their eligibility to the contest.
  • You must enter your (the nominator) and your colleague's (the nominee) contact information into the form. You will receive an automated email from us to validate your identity and confirm you are not a robot!
  • The colleague you have nominated (the nominee) will then receive an automated email to confirm they consent to their nomination.
  • Once approved, your nominee will now be visible on our site and can start collecting votes.
  • You may vote up to once per nomination cycle. Make sure to share the voting link on your social media so your nominee can win!
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Alicia Diggs
Alicia Diggs is a transformative public health leader, educator, and advocate dedicated to empowering communities and dismantling the barriers that perpetuate stigma, inequity, and injustice. As the Manager for the Office of Community Engagement (OCE) at the University of North Carolina Center fo...
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Edward Myles
Myles was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. At the age of 21, he made a pivotal move to Tampa, a decision that would alter the course of his life forever. His journey began when he discovered the Metropolitan Charities LGBTQ center, which offered HIV testing and services. What started a...
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Ida Starks
Ida Henson Starks was homegrown in beautiful Orlando, Florida. She graduated Jones High School and furthered her education at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama. After her diagnosis in May of 2000, Ida joined the HIV community both as a patient and as an advocate. She has held roles as an Ou...
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beatriz lampka
I am working at AOC for 30 years and a love all my patients. I love the work the work that I do and I make sure that all my patients needs are meet.
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patricia nalls
Patricia Nalls is the mother of two children—Alana and Shawn—and a grandmother. She’s a vocal community activist, locally, nationally, and globally for the human rights of women, girls and their families, especially those living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS. She was diagnosed with AIDS in 1986, ...