Breast-feeding support awards

By Zenaida Serrano Espanol
Advertiser Staff Writer

Do you know a business, employer or educator who supports breast-feeding moms and babies?

The Breastfeeding Promotion Council of Hawaii encourages you to nominate that business or individual for its second annual Breastfeeding Friendly Awards for 2001.

The awards are presented by the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, as well as the Breastfeeding Promotion Council of Hawaii, an organization that seeks to protect, promote and support breast-feeding in the state.

Obtain nomination forms at www.breastfeedinghawaii.org or by calling 586-8368. Mail nominations to Christina Simmons, 44-130 Kou Place No. 2, Kane'ohe, HI 96744 or e-mail casimmon@mail.health.state.hi.us.

The deadline for nominations is July 16 and winners will be notified by July 27. For more information, call 586-8368, e-mail casimmon@mail.health.state.hi.us or visit www.breastfeedinghawaii.org.