Nursing Professor Awarded for Outstanding Service
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 26, 2006) − Ellen Hahn, a professor in the University of
Kentucky’s College of Nursing, was selected
to receive the William E. Lyons Award for Outstanding Service presented by the Martin School of Public Policy and
Administration and the Department of Political
Science. The award will be presented at 4 p.m. April 27, 2006, on the 18th floor of
Patterson Office Tower.
“I am thrilled to receive this award,” said Hahn. “Bill Lyons provided exceptional service to UK and the Lexington community, and I am humbled to receive an award in his name.”
Hahn has a strong scholarly record of performing research on public health issues, particularly those related to tobacco use, and has been a leader in community affairs. In a state with a strong tradition of tobacco production and use, she led the way as public health advocates convinced Lexington’s public officials to chart a new public health course. From there, she was influential in the passage of Fayette County’s ban on indoor smoking.
“Through her knowledge and expertise, Dr. Hahn has provided guidance and training to state and local tobacco control programs, created awareness of tobacco related public health problems and solutions, and influenced state and local policy makers in the passage of health-promoting policy,” said Lisa Maggio and Carol Riker, both in the College of Nursing, in their nomination letter.
The Lyons Award is presented each year to an individual associated with the University of Kentucky who has contributed significantly to the university, Lexington community, and/or Commonwealth of Kentucky. This award is named in honor of the late William E. Lyons, UK professor of political science and public administration. Lyons was a dedicated scholar, teacher, and public servant who made innumerable contributions in all areas of university life and extended his professional expertise to address the problems affecting the local and state communities.
“I am thrilled to receive this award,” said Hahn. “Bill Lyons provided exceptional service to UK and the Lexington community, and I am humbled to receive an award in his name.”
Hahn has a strong scholarly record of performing research on public health issues, particularly those related to tobacco use, and has been a leader in community affairs. In a state with a strong tradition of tobacco production and use, she led the way as public health advocates convinced Lexington’s public officials to chart a new public health course. From there, she was influential in the passage of Fayette County’s ban on indoor smoking.
“Through her knowledge and expertise, Dr. Hahn has provided guidance and training to state and local tobacco control programs, created awareness of tobacco related public health problems and solutions, and influenced state and local policy makers in the passage of health-promoting policy,” said Lisa Maggio and Carol Riker, both in the College of Nursing, in their nomination letter.
The Lyons Award is presented each year to an individual associated with the University of Kentucky who has contributed significantly to the university, Lexington community, and/or Commonwealth of Kentucky. This award is named in honor of the late William E. Lyons, UK professor of political science and public administration. Lyons was a dedicated scholar, teacher, and public servant who made innumerable contributions in all areas of university life and extended his professional expertise to address the problems affecting the local and state communities.