APAOC Call for Award Nominations
2008 Annual RADM Samuel Lin Award
and
RADM Kenneth Moritsugu Award (formerly Junior Officer Award)

The Asian Pacific American Officers Committee (APAOC) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2008 RADM Samuel Lin Award and RADM Kenneth Moritsugu Award (formerly the APAOC Junior Officer Award). These awards have been developed to promote the future leadership of Asian Pacific Americans in the Public Health Service (PHS) by honoring members of the Commissioned Corps or equivalent Civil Service professionals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the Nation’s health.

The nomination documents must be submitted online through the APAOC website. To submit your nomination, please visit APAOC's website at: "Online Nomination Form". Nominations must include the following:

1. Narrative that describes the following:



• The nominee’s contribution to the advancement of the nation’s public health (the nomination should address the impact of the nominee's work);



• 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 activities.



2. Current curriculum vitae of nominee.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Nominations will be accepted through March 7, 2008. The awards will be presented in Tucson in June at the 2008 USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium that is sponsored by the Commissioned Officers Association (http://www.coausphsconference.org).

The APAOC awards are open to both PHS Commissioned Corps officers and Civil Service professionals. The RADM Samuel Lin award is for senior officers O-5 and above, and the RAMD Kenneth Moritsugu Award is for officers O-4 and below. 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 contribution to the advancement of public health. Self-nominations will not be accepted, and current APAOC voting members are not eligible for these awards.

If you need further clarification regarding the 2008 APAOC Awards nomination process, please contact:

CDR Paul Jung, USPHS
Chair, APAOC Awards and Recognition Subcommittee
PHSdoc@gmail.com