Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP) is celebrating 11 years of Visions Awards (Visions) on November 30, 2021, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Visions honors those who act as agents of change in the community, providing leadership to enrich and enliven those whom they serve.

Robert W. Block, MD, retired will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award goes to an individual who dedicated a lifetime of philanthropy and volunteer leadership to charitable causes and has been instrumental in the success of one or more charitable organization(s).

“Dr. Block is a second generation pediatrician, and his love of working with children began early on,” said Laura Orwig, marketing manager, Write on Fundraising. “Seeing his dad work tirelessly to improve the lives of children was incredibly impactful and started Dr. Block on a career path fueled by passion.”

After earning his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania, Robert went on to complete his residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He has since served as President of the American Association of Pediatrics, become the first doctor to earn the title of Board Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician by the American Board of Pediatrics and been named one of the Best Doctors in America.

In 1992, the Dr. Karl Jurak Foundation worked with a team of professionals, including social workers, child development specialists, detectives and pediatricians, as well as Robert, in partnering with the University of Oklahoma to create the Justice Center which has become the Child Abuse Network.

“Now, although he is retired, Dr. Block serves on countless boards, while working to improve conditions for the children of Tulsa,” said Laura.

To learn more about the 2021 Visions Awards, visit the OKCNP Visions Award Page: https://okcnp.org/Visions.