The Center to Advance Palliative-Care Excellence (CAPEWAYNE) received the prestigious Crystal Rose Award from the Hospice of Michigan (HOM) on September 28th, 2007. The ceremony took place during the Crystal Rose Ball on board the Ovation Yacht. Past recipients of the award include the Ford Motor Company and Penske Corporation. Dr. Robert Zalenski, the Center's Director, received the award on behalf of the leadership team of CAPEWAYNE, including Drs. Stellini, Campbell, Schim, and Raspa. HOM has been a major supporter of the funding and development of the new Wayne State University Palliative Medicine Fellowship.