05.01.09
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Silver Spring, MD, recently acknowledged several industry leaders with its annual AHPA Awards, given to those making substantive contributions to the herbal products industry. Gordon Walker, general counsel, Nature’s Way, Springville, UT, received the Herbal Hero award for his outstanding contributions to AHPA committees and initiatives. Mr. Walker has served on AHPA’s board since 2001 and is the chair of the association’s International Committee. Dr. Philip Waddington, ND, director general, Natural Health Products Directorate, Health Canada (2000-2008) received the Herbal Insight award for furthering the knowledge and understanding of medicinal and aromatic plants. A Naturopathic doctor by training, Dr. Waddington presided over the creation of the Natural Health Products Regulations that came into force in Canada five years ago. And Sabinsa Corporation, Piscataway, NJ, received the Herbal Industry Leader award for outstanding business practices.