CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE JOSEPH GARCIA JR. AWARD
The Health Services Professional Advisory Committee (HS PAC) to the Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the Joseph Garcia Jr. Award for Outstanding Junior Officer of the Year.
Commissioned Corps Officers for the Health Service category and equivalent civil service professionals, excluding current voting members of the HS PAC, are eligible for this award. The award will be presented in June at the 2011 U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Scientific and Training Symposium in New Orleans, LA.
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The Joseph Garcia, Jr. Award was developed to promote the future leadership of the PHS by
honoring a junior (O-2 through O-4) member of the Health Services Category or equivalent civil
service professional who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the Nation's
health, demonstrated leadership in their work, and show involvement in health-related
professional or community organizations or activities.
The award was established in honor of CAPT Joseph Garcia, Jr. (Ret), whose career demonstrated
outstanding leadership, initiative, and dedication to improving the health of the Nation. CAPT
Garcia was a role model and inspiration to junior and senior health professional alike.
Nominations may come from a supervisor, professional colleague, or anyone who, through a professional working relationship, can attest to the impact of the nominee's contributions to the advancement of public health. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Nomination packets must include:
- Nomination cover sheet.
- Narrative, not to exceed 2 pages (font size 10 or 12), that describes:
- The nominee's contributions to the advancement of the nation's
health. Nominations should address the impact of the work and
the role of the nominee,
- The leadership of the nominee in the work being cited (e.g.,
providing vision or direction; developing an innovative approach;
initiating significant activities; pursuing ongoing professional
development; mentoring; etc.) and
- Involvement of the nominee in health-related professional or
community organizations or activities.
- Current curriculum vitae and CV summary sheet (per HSO guidelines).
Nominations that do not follow the correct format will not be reviewed. Award criteria and nominations forms for this award may also be obtained by contacting: CDR Cecile Town at cecile.town@ihs.gov or by calling 505-248-4233.
Nominations for the Joseph Garcia, Jr. Award are solicited at the
beginning of the year and are due in early spring. Information
on the award process and nomination due dates are sent electronically
to all HSOs, via the HSO listserv, and is published in the Commissioned
Corps Bulletin. Members of the HS PAC are not eligible for this
award during their term on the Committee.
* Current voting members of the HS PAC are not eligible to receive this award.
** All Nominees must meet and maintain Readiness Standard throughout the year.
Recipients of the Joseph Garcia Jr. Award
| Year |
Name |
| 2009 |
LCDR Ronald R. Pinheiro, MHS, RPA-C |
| 2008 |
LT Raquel Peat, FDA |
| 2007 |
LCDR Michelle Markley, FDA |
| 2006 |
LCDR Frances Placide, IHS |
| 2005 |
LCDR Angela K. Shen, CDC |
| 2004 |
LCDR Gail A. Davis, M.P.H., M.S.W., HRSA |
| 2003 |
LCDR Robbin K. Williams, B.S., IHS |
| 2002 |
LCDR John J. Cardarelli, Ph.D, C.I.H., P.E., CDC |
| 2001 |
LCDR Karen Sicard, B.S., IHS |
| 2000 |
LT Diane C. Hanner, M.P.H., M.S.W., HRSA |
| 1999 |
Dianne Cairns, M.P.H., HRSA |
| 1998 |
LT Trinh K. Nguyen, B.S., FDA |
| 1997 |
LT John Hemphill, M.S., BOP |
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