RADM SAMUEL LIN AWARD

This award is presented to a member of the Commissioned Corps grade 0-5 and higher or an equivalent Civil Service professional who has made significant contribution to the advancement of the Nation's health, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, and has displayed dedication and involvement in health-related professional, community organizations or activities. This award honors RADM Samuel Lin who was instrumental in founding the APAOC as a formally recognized group by the Surgeon General. Due to his exceptional skills and contributions to public health he was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1982 at the age of 37 and continued to serve with distinction in the Office of Minority Health and Office of Intergovernmental Affairs until his retirement in 1994.

RADM Samuel Lin Awardees

CAPT Pamela Ching, 2007
CDR Hung Trinh, FDA, 2006
CDR Christine K. Heng, BOP, 2005
CAPT Siu G Wong, IHS, 2004
CAPT D.W. Chen, USDA, 2003
CDR Dale J. Hu, CDC, 2000
CAPT Rao Surampalli, EPA, 1999
CDR Denise Koo, CDC, 1998

JUNIOR OFFICER AWARD

This award is presented to a member of the Commissioned Corps grade 0-4 and below or an equivalent Civil Service professional who has made contributions to the advancement of the Nation's health, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, and has displayed dedication and involvement in health-related professional or community organizations or activities.

Junior Officer Awardees

LCDR Stella Wisner, 2007
LCDR George C. Ceremuga, 2006
LT Cheryl Lynn Fajardo, OS, 2005
LCDR Paul Jung, OGHA, 2004
LCDR Chandak Ghosh, HRSA, 2003
LCDR Margarita Rivera, Kokua Kalihi Valley Health Center, 1999.

For more information, please contact Awards Subcommittee Chair:

LCDR Paul Jung
PHSdoc@gmail.com