The Kaiser Permanente–Clinician Cultural and Linguistic Assessment was awarded the National Committee for Quality Assurance's “Recognizing Innovations in Multicultural Health Care Awards” at a Washington, DC ceremony in October 2009. From left to right: Ignatius Bau, former Director of Health Systems, The California Endowment; Oscar Lanza, Manager, National Linguistic & Cultural Programs, Kaiser Permanente National Diversity; Dr. Garth Graham, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, Office of Minority Health.