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DePAC AWARDS APPLICATION PROCESS

 

DePAC Awards:

The Surgeon General David Satcher Keynote Lecture Award

The Jack D. Robertson Dental Award

The Ernest Eugene Buell Dental Award

The Senior Clinician Dental Award

The Ruth Lashley USPHS Dental Award

The Herschel S. Horowitz Oral Health Research and Policy Award

Dental Responder of the Year Award

 

 DEPAC AWARDS APPLICATION PROCESS

Thank you for taking the time to recognize your employees and co-workers for their accomplishments.  Every year the Dental Professional Advisory Committee (DePAC) awards individuals for their accomplishments in the Public Health Service Dental Category.  Below you will find a brief description of each award, the necessary documents to complete your nomination and a short description of the process of review.  We have recently revised the application process to make the reviewing process more standardized and easier to transmit.  We hope that you will find this to your benefit in completing and following up on your paperwork.

 

DePAC Awards Process Checklist

DePAC Awards SampleTemplate

NOMINATION PACKET REQUIREMENTS

In order to complete your application packet for any of the DePAC awards you will need to complete the following items:

1) An application form

2)  A curriculum vitae (standardized Dental Category format)

3)  A memo from the nominee’s supervisor supporting the nomination.  (Supervisor should e-mail endorsement including signature block to the Awards Workgroup Chair at Darla.Whitfield@dhs.gov and cc the DePAC Executive Secretary at William.V.Stenberg@uscg.mil)

4)  A brief one to two page narrative.  Please use provided checklist and template as a guide for writing the award narrative.

5)  Officer must maintain OFRD readiness throughout the nomination process

6)  These items should be submitted electronically by September 15, 2008 to the DePAC Awards Workgroup Chair at Darla.Whitfield@dhs.gov with cc to the DePAC Executive Secretary at William.V.Stenberg@uscg.mil.  You will receive confirmation from the DePAC Awards Workgroup Chair. 

            For questions e-mail or call CDR Whitfield at 281-985-8526. 

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCESS

The Awards Workgroup of the DePAC initially reviews all nominations.  This group consists of approximately 7-10 individuals representing many agencies and ranks.  Nominations are reviewed based on criteria from the descriptions below and the best-qualified individuals for each award are then forwarded to the full DePAC.  All voting members of the DePAC then review the forwarded nominations and the individual who best represents the award criteria is selected.  The Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for the PHS is notified of the selection and letters are sent to the winners.  Letters are also sent to all nominators to thank them for their time and to encourage them to continue to nominate deserving officers.  The awards are then presented at the annual Commissioned Officers Association meeting.

 

SG David Satcher Keynote Lecture Award

The Surgeon General (SG) David Satcher Keynote Lecture Award is a United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Dental Category award that was developed as a tribute to SG Satcher for his contributions to the dental category upon his departure.  The lecture is delivered annually at the PHS Professional Conference to honor former Surgeon General David Satcher due to his commitment to health promotion and disease prevention and his inclusion of oral health as part of general health and well-being.  It was first presented in 2002.  Lecturers have been:

  • 2008    Dr. Alice Horowitz
  • 2007    RADM (ret) Skip Collins
  • 2006    Dr. Nick Mosca
  • 2005    Dr. Marjorie Jeffcoat
  • 2004    RADM Charles Grim
  • 2003    Dr. Caswell Evans
  • 2002    RADM (ret) George Blue Spruce

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The Jack D. Robertson Dental Award

The Jack D. Robertson Awardwas established in 1982 by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Chief Dental Officer, in honor of CAPT Robertson, and is presented each year to a senior dental officer/dentist (O-5 or GS-14 and above) whose professional performance best exemplifies the dedication, service, and commitment to the PHS demonstrated by CAPT Robertson during his career.

The criteria upon which this award is based are:

  1. All USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers must meet Basic Readiness requirements at the time of nomination and maintain Basic Readiness throughout the application process to include the date of receiving the DePAC award.
  2. The nominee must be a Senior USPHS Dental Officer or equivalent level General Schedule dentist with 15 or greater years of total employment in the USPHS at the time of nomination. In order to be considered for this award, the candidate must have attained the rank or grade of 0-5/GS-14 at the time of nomination.
  3. Job accomplishment(s) as evidenced by competent management of difficult or complex workloads (e.g., nature and extent of patient treatment contacts or administration of grants); sustained and significant performance levels; and ability to produce results in the face of extreme difficulty. The ability to produce results in the face of extreme difficulty is embodied in an officer’s/ dentist’s tenacity despite limited resources. The level of accomplishments is considered relative to the length of service. Clinical billets are considered equivalent, and not subsidiary, to non-clinical billets.
  4. Career recognition as evidenced by exceptional ratings on annual performance evaluations, awards presented by the PHS or other federal agencies, exceptional capability promotions, and awards/recognition by outside dental organization.
  5. Professional standing as evidenced by scholastic attainment, offices or consultant positions held in professional organizations, publications in recognized journals, and letters of appreciation.
  6. Personal initiative as evidenced by dedication to the principles of the USPHS, participation in outside activities, recognition by community or non-professional groups, and acceptable personal qualities and habits.
  7. Other factors as deemed appropriate by the DePAC, which serves as the recommending body, and by the CDO, who serves as the selecting official.

      Jack D Robertson Recipients:

  • 2008    CAPT Isabel Garcia (NIH)
  • 2007    CAPT Nick Makrides (BOP)
  • 2006    CAPT Deborah Noyes (DHS)
  • 2005    CAPT Chris Halliday (IHS)
  • 2004    CAPT Lee Shackelford (IHS)
  • 2003    CAPT Shawneequa Harris (CMS)
  • 2002    CAPT George Chiarchiaro (IHS)
  • 2001    CAPT John Stahl (USCG)
  • 2000    CAPT James Lipton (NIH)
  • 1999    CDR Charles Grim (IHS)
  • 1998    CAPT Scott Presson (IHS)
  • 1997    CAPT J. David Erickson (CDC)
  • 1996    CAPT Eric Broderick (IHS)
  • 1995    CAPT Tullio Albertini (NIH)
  • 1994    CAPT William Maas (AHCPR)
  • 1993    CAPT Dushanka Kleinman (NIH)
  • 1992    CAPT Daniel Pinson (BOP/HRSA)
  • 1991    CAPT R. Frank Martin (IHS)
  • 1990    CAPT Gilbert Kunken (USCG)
  • 1989    CAPT Thomas Louden (HRSA)
  • 1988    CDR Robert Nealon (HRSA)
  • 1987    CDR Stephen Corbin (OASH)
  • 1986    CAPT C. Michael Beck (IHS)
  • 1985    CAPT Wallace Smith (USCG)
  • 1984    CAPT Samuel Kakehashi (NIH)
  • 1983    CAPT H. Douglas Smole (IHS)
  • 1982    CAPT William Bock (CDC)

   

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The Ernest Eugene Buell Dental Award

The Ernest Eugene Buell Award was established in 1989, in commemoration of the Commissioned Corps Centennial Year. CAPT Buell was the first U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps dental officer. He was commissioned in June 1919 and assigned to the Division of Marine Hospitals and Relief. This award is presented annually to a junior dental officer/dentist (O-4/GS-13 or below) who has made a significant contribution in oral health education, research or service.

The criteria upon which this award is based are:

  1. All USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers must meet Basic Readiness requirements at the time of nomination and maintain Basic Readiness throughout the application process to include the date of receiving the DePAC award.
  2. The nominee must be a junior PHS Commissioned Corps Officer (O-4 or below) or equivalent level General Schedule dentist (GS-13 or below).
  3. Program accomplishment as evidenced by exceptional management of programs traditionally administered by senior level staff or notable achievement in clinical, research, or educational activities.      
  4. Career recognition as evidenced by exceptional ratings on annual performance evaluations, awards presented by the PHS, and awards/recognition by outside dental organizations.
  5. Personal initiative as evidenced by dedication to the principles of the PHS, participation in outside activities, and recognition by community or non-professional groups.     
  6. Other factors as deemed appropriate by the DePAC, which is the recommending body, and the CDO, who serves as the selecting official.

      Eugene Buell Recipients:

  • 2008    LCDR Scott Trapp (IHS)
  • 2007    LCDR Phillip Woods (BOP)
  • 2006    LCDR Cristian Morazon (IHS)
  • 2005    LCDR Lynn Van Pelt (IHS)
  • 2004    LCDR Robin Scheper (HRSA)
  • 2003    LCDR Kimberly LaFluer-Nigg (IHS)
  • 2002    LCDR Timothy Ricks (IHS)
  • 2001    LCDR Douglas Shepherd (BOP)
  • 2000    LCDR Michael Winkler (IHS)
  • 1999    LCDR Christopher Callahan (BOP)
  • 1998    LCDR Deborah Philo-Costello
  • 1997    LCDR Christine Heng
  • 1996    LCDR Adele Taylor (IHS)
  • 1995    LT Luis Garabis (HRSA)
  • 1994    LCDR Isabel Garcia (AHCPR)
  • 1993    LCDR Nancy Reifel (IHS)
  • 1992    LT Mary Murphy (IHS)
  • 1991    LCDR Myron Hilton (IHS)
  • 1990    LCDR Mark Nehring (OSG)

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The Senior Clinician Dental Award

The Senior Clinician Dental Awardwas established in 2001 by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Chief Dental Officer to recognize a senior dental officer/dentist (O-5 or GS-14 and above) who has chosen a clinical career track and excels in clinical skills. The initial award was presented in 2002 and then annually.

The criteria upon which this award is based are:

  1. All USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers must meet Basic Readiness requirements at the time of nomination and maintain Basic Readiness throughout the application process to include the date of receiving the DePAC award.
  2. A senior PHS Commissioned Corps Officer (O-5 or above) or equivalent General Schedule dentist (GS-14 or above).
  3. Presently assigned to a billet involving predominately clinical dentistry. The officer may also be involved in administering a clinical program, clinical dental research, or the professional development of peers.
  4. A philosophical commitment to ethical, high quality, appropriate, and cost effective treatment.
  5. Ability to produce results despite difficult or adverse situations whether it is patient load or population, lack of resources, or adverse environment.
  6. Innovation, maximizing efficiency and productivity.
  7. Professional recognition as evidenced by scholastic attainment, official awards, exceptional capability promotions, publications in recognized journals, or professional presentations and recognition by outside dental organizations.
  8. A commitment to continuing dental education focusing on improving skills that enhance clinical dentistry.
  9. Personal initiative demonstrated through sustained performance during an entire career.
  10. Continuous dedication to the principles of the PHS.
  11. Additional significant contributions and attributes recognized by the Dental Professional Advisory Committee (DePAC) that serves as the advisory body to the CDO.

It should be noted that it is not necessary for an officer to meet each stated criteria to be eligible for the Senior Clinician Award.

Senior Clinician Recipients:

  • 2008    CAPT Tad Mabry (IHS)
  • 2007    CAPT Edward Sague (DHS)
  • 2006    none selected
  • 2005    CAPT David Crain (IHS)
  • 2004    CAPT Mark Rosenberg (IHS)
  • 2003    CDR Dan Hickey (BOP)
  • 2002    CAPT Jerome Alford (IHS)

 

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Ruth Lashley USPHS Dental Award

The Ruth Lashley USPHS Dental Award was established in 2005 by the USPHS Chief Dental Officer and is presented each year to a mid career dentist.  The initial award was presented in 2006.  CAPT Lashley had a stellar career during her assignment to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.  The award is named to honor her work as an inspiration to all dentists.

 The criteria upon which this award is based are:

  1. All USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers must meet Basic Readiness requirements at the time of nomination and maintain Basic Readiness throughout the application process to include the date of receiving the DePAC award.
  2. The nominee must be a USPHS Dental Officer or equivalent level General Schedule dentist with 5 to less than 15 years (greater than or equal to 5 years but less than 15 years) of total employment in the USPHS at the time of nomination.
  3. Program accomplishment as evidenced by exceptional management of programs traditionally administered by senior level staff and/or notable achievement in clinical, research, or educational activities.
  4. Career recognition as evidenced by exceptional ratings on annual performance evaluations, awards presented by the USPHS, and awards/recognition by outside dental organizations.
  5. Personal initiative as evidenced by dedication to the principles of the USPHS, participation in outside activities, and recognition by community or non-professional groups.
  6. Participation in and/or contribution to the advancement of the USPHS Dental Category and/or oral health issues by direct involvement in public health activities at the local, state or national levels, such as, but not limited to, working with a local or state health department, dental society, professional dental or public health organization(s), the COA, the DePAC (as a member or participant in a workgroup), etc.
  7. Other factors as deemed appropriate by the DePAC, which serves as the recommending body, and the CDO, who serves as the selecting official

Ruth Lashley Recipients:

2008    CAPT Renée Joskow (NIH)

2007    CDR Tim Ricks (IHS)

2006    CDR Christine Heng (BOP)

 

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The Herschel S. Horowitz Oral Health Research and Policy Award

The Herschel S. Horowitz Oral Health Research and Policy Award was established in 2005 by the Chief Dental Officer, U.S. Public Health Service, as a dental category award.  CAPT Herschel S. Horowitz, a researcher, educator and Dental Public Health specialist exemplified dedication and commitment to improving the public's health through research and action.  He played a major role in leading and stimulating scientific investigations whose results extended the use of fluoride for professional, public health and self-care applications; critically studied the effects of combined preventive measures; and was the first to study cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness in oral health.  The Herschel S. Horowitz Oral Health Research and Policy Award will be presented annually to a PHS dentist(s) whose performance contributes to improving the oral health of the public through: (1) clinical or basic research (including research in epidemiology, behavioral/social sciences and health care delivery); or (2) the application of research findings to (a) development of oral health policy or (b) the management/administration of federal programs, including demonstration projects, that have implications for regional, national or global applications of these policies.  It is the intention that recognition of accomplishments may alternate among these areas.  Given the range of activities and services covered by this award, there may be more than one awardee in a particular year.  The first award will be presented in 2006.

The criteria upon which this award is based are:

  1. All USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers must meet Basic Readiness requirements at the time of nomination and maintain Basic Readiness throughout the application process to include the date of receiving the DePAC award.
  2. The nominee must be a PHS dentist, preferably with an MPH, Ph.D. or equivalent degree, is either in the Commissioned Corps or Civil Service, and has completed 7 or more years of total employment in the PHS at the time of nomination. 
  3. Job accomplishment(s) as evidenced by: (a) performance of or participation in outstanding basic, clinical, or behavioral/social science research related to oral health and disease; or (b) the development or implementation of applications for results of such research to health care policy; prevention or clinical care; or administration or management of regional, national or international programs, including demonstration projects.   Outstanding research is based on recognition by relevant scientific communities. The level of accomplishments is considered relative to the length of service.
  4. Career recognition as evidenced by: exceptional ratings on annual performance evaluations, awards presented by the PHS or other federal agencies, exceptional capability promotions, and awards/recognition by outside organizations.
  5. Professional standing as evidenced by: publications in peer-reviewed journals, offices or consultant positions held in professional organizations, mentoring provided and letters of appreciation.  NOTE:  the criterion of “publications in peer-reviewed journals” is applicable only to those dentists nominated in recognition of oral health research accomplishments.
  6. Personal initiative as evidenced by: dedication to the principles of the PHS, participation in outside activities, and recognition by community or non-professional groups
  7. Other factors as deemed appropriate by the Dental Professional Advisory Committee (DePAC), which serves as the recommending body, and by the Chief Dental Officer, who serves as the selecting official.

      Herschel Horowitz Recipients: 

  • 2008     CAPT Carolyn Tylenda (CDC)
  • 2007     CAPT Ruth Monina Klevens (CDC)
  • 2006     CAPT Bill Kohn (CDC) & CAPT Mark Nehring (HRSA)

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Dental Responder of the Year Award

Established in 2006 by the USPHS Chief Dental Officer to recognize a dentist's impact on emergency preparedness, disaster response and contributions to local, national or international public health threats.  The initial award was presented in 2006, and then annually.

The criteria upon which this award is based include:

  1. All USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers must meet Basic Readiness Requirements at the time of nomination and maintain Basic Readiness throughout the application process to include the time of receiving the DePAC award.
  2. USPHS Dental Officer or equivalent level General Schedule dentist
  3. One time impact on public health preparedness and response
  4. Career contributions to emergency preparedness and /or disaster response
  5. Nominee’s role in deployments and the impact thereof
  6. Training and education applicable to preparedness and response
  7. Publications and presentations in the public area related to preparedness and response
  8. The nominee’s willingness to give credit to the USPHS for deployment activities (i.e., wearing the uniform while deployed, crediting the USPHS in presentations and publications)
  9. Other factors as deemed appropriate by the DePAC, which serves as the recommending body and the CDO, who serves as the selecting official

Responder of the Year Recipients:

  • 2008    None Selected
  • 2007    CAPT Dean Coppola
  • 2006    CDR Renee Joskow

 

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