Barth A. Green, M.D., professor and chair of neurological surgery, will receive the prestigious Lawton's Heart Humanitarian Award for his lifetime devotion to humanitarian causes from the Florida Association of Nonprofit Organizations (FANO). The award will be presented by Miller School Dean Pascal J. Goldschmidt, M.D., during the opening reception of the organization's annual conference.

The reception will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, 1881 S.E. 17th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale. The price for the reception is $20. The cost for the reception and the two-day conference, "A Better Path: Bold Steps to Stronger Resources," is $95.

FANO is a 20-year-old organization serving Florida's nonprofits. The award program was initiated in 1992 to bring public recognition to individuals who dedicate their lives to humanitarian work. In 1999, the name of the award was changed to the Lawton's Heart Humanitarian Award in honor of the late Florida Governor Lawton Chiles, whose entire career exemplified dedication to community service.

For more information on attending the award ceremony for Dr. Green, please call 305-557-1764 or visit www.fano.org.