The Society sponsors several awards during the year. Use
the links below to learn more about these awards and review previous recipients.
For further information on nominations, contact the SUSNFS
Awards Committee Chair.
Richard E. Luehrs Operational Flight
Surgeon of the Year
The Luehrs Award is the longest running award sponsored by
the Society. It was initiated in 1975 in honor of Captain Richard E.
Luehrs, MC, USN. Dr. Luehrs is somewhat of a legend in the naval
aeromedical community. His career spanned 32 years of exemplary
service ending in his untimely death in 1974. The Luehrs Award is
given annually to recognize outstanding performance in operational aviation
medicine practice by a first or second tour Naval Flight Surgeon of the rank
of Lieutenant or Lieutenant Commander. Selection is based on
leadership qualities, dedication, initiative, resourcefulness and industry
in carrying out their duties with the operational forces.
2006 |
LT Alexander B.
Galifianankis |
1990 |
CDR Joel Lees |
2005 |
LCDR Sarah
Arnold |
1989 |
LCDR Daniel Carucci |
2004 |
LT Michael W.
Nielsen |
1988 |
LCDR Charles Brady, Jr. |
2003 |
LT Christopher
H. Way |
1987 |
LCDR David Brown |
2002 |
LT Christopher B. Chisholm |
1986 |
LCDR Ivan Peacock |
2001 |
LT Sean Barbabella |
1985 |
CDR Harold Howell |
2000 |
LT Alfred Shwayhat |
1984 |
LT Arthur Kelleher |
1999 |
LT Sean Murphy |
1983 |
LCDR Steven Hart |
1998 |
LT Troy Anderson |
1982 |
LT James Terbush |
1997 |
LT William Todd III |
1981 |
LT Jerry Rose |
1996 |
LT William Baugh |
1980 |
LT Thomas Daniel |
1995 |
LT Barth Merrill |
1979 |
LCDR Ed Ellenbeck |
1994 |
LT Joseph Shaughnessy |
1978 |
LCDR Bruce Johnson |
1993 |
LT Kris Belland |
1977 |
LT Willis Martin |
1992 |
LT Gregory Polston |
1976 |
LT Wayne Judson |
1991 |
LCDR Glenn Merchant |
1975 |
LCDR John Randolph |
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Ashton Graybiel Award
The Ashton Graybiel Award was initiated in 1991 in honor of
Captain Ashton Graybiel, MC, USN, who pioneered aviation medicine research.
Dr. Graybiel served as Director of Naval Research for the Naval School of
Aviation Medicine and Research. He provided consultation for many
experiments undertaken by the school and was an acknowledged expert in the
field of cardiovascular medicine. His work included the development of
electrocardiographic techniques, experimentation with flight disorientation,
studies on the physiological effects of altitude on humans, and work with
the "Thousand Aviators Study." He is affectionately referred to as the
"Father of Naval Aerospace Medical Research." This award is given
annually to recognize outstanding contributions to the medical literature by
members of the Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons in support of some
operational issue in Aerospace Medicine that has made a significant
contribution with promise of long-term impact on the health and safety of
aviation. Eligible recipients of this award have conducted or have
been involved in an original research project and their papers published
within the past year. By convention, only those papers published in
Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine are considered, unless the
awards committee is made award of papers published elsewhere.
2006 |
LCDR Merrill G. Rice, MC, USNR |
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2005 |
LCDR David M. DeLonga, MC, USNR |
1998 |
CDR Victoria M. Voge, MC,
USN (Ret) |
2004 |
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1997 |
CDR Elwood W. Hopkins III,
MC, USNR |
2003 |
LCDR Merrill G. Rice, MC, USNR |
1996 |
No nominations |
2002 |
LCDR Eric Bower, MC, USN |
1995 |
CAPT Nader K. Takla, MC,
USN |
2001 |
CDR David G. McGowan, MC,
USN |
1994 |
CDR Michael H. Mittleman,
MSC, USNF |
2000 |
CDR
Jennifer Berg, MC, USN
CDR Jeffrey L. Moore, MC, USN |
1993 |
No nominations |
1999 |
MAJ Carl M. Walker, MC,
CAF |
1992 |
Jonathan Bailey Clark |
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Sonny Carter Memorial Award
The Sonny Carter Memorial Award was instituted in 1993 in
memory of Captain Manley Lanier "Sonny" Carter, Jr., MC, USN. The
award recognizes the Medical Corps or Medical Service Corps Officer who has
made the most significant contribution towards improving the health, safety,
and welfare of operational forces by promoting communication and teamwork
among the aeromedical communities. Before his death in 1992, Sonny
Carter was somewhat of a legend in Aerospace Medicine. As a Naval
Officer, Naval Aviator, Flight Surgeon, and member of the Astronaut Corps,
he was respected for his technical abilities, energy, and dedication to his
profession, and probably most of all, for his ability to inspire others.
The Sonny Carter Award recipient is judged not only on accomplishments in
the last year but also on a career history of aeromedical community
involvement. Criteria for selection include: resourcefulness and
dedication in promoting and accomplishing operational medical support;
demonstrated leadership in forming and promoting teamwork among the various
aeromedical specialties; demonstrated professionalism, integrity,
unselfishness and respect for all aeromedical communities; demonstrated
communication skills, and embodiment of the spirit of cooperation.
2006 |
CDR William D.
Agerton |
2000 |
CDR Kris M. Belland, MC, USN |
2005 |
LT Matthew
Lawrence |
1999 |
CDR P. Glenn Merchant, MC, USN |
2004 |
LT Kenneth J.
Moses, MC, USN |
1998 |
CAPT Donald C. Arthur, MC, USN |
2003 |
CDR Gale G.
Goyins, MC, USNR |
1997 |
LT Jeffrey M. Andrews, MSC, USNR |
2002 |
CDR John J. Lee, MC, USNR |
1996 |
No nominations |
2001 |
LT Alexander S. Brough, MC, USN |
1995 |
LT Marva L. Wheeler, MSC, USN |
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Robert E. Mitchell Lifetime Achievement Award
The Robert E. Mitchell Award was initiated in 1996 in honor
of Captain Robert E. Mitchell, MC, USN for his 43 years of exemplary naval
service and numerous contributions to naval aerospace medicine.
Captain Mitchell is best known for his contributions to two long-term
aeromedical research projects: the "Thousand Aviators" study and the
"Repatriated Prisoner of Wars" study. This award is designated to
recognize an emeritus Naval Flight Surgeon for their career contributions to
promoting and advancing the knowledge and science of aerospace and
operational medicine.
2006 |
CAPT E. J.
Sacks, MC, USN (Ret.) |
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2005 |
CDR Jay Phelan, MC, USN |
2000 |
CAPT Charles H. Bercier, Jr., MC, USN
(Ret) |
2004 |
CAPT Terrence
Riley, MC, USN (Ret.) |
1999 |
RADM Daniel B. Lestage, MC, USN (Ret) |
2003 |
CAPT E. J.
Sacks, MC, USN (Ret.) |
1998 |
CAPT Frank E. Dully, MC, USN (Ret) |
2002 |
CAPT Conrad I. Dalton, MC, USN (Ret) |
1997 |
CAPT Frank H. Austin, Jr., MC, USN
(Ret) |
2001 |
No nominations |
1996 |
CAPT Robert E. Mitchell, MC, USN (Ret) |
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Bruce W. Jackson Memorial Award
The Bruce W. Jackson Award, begun in 1999, is given annually
in recognition of outstanding contributions to the practice of aerospace
medicine as a Reservist and service to those Sailors and Marines that depend
on their Flight Surgeon for their health and safety in peacetime and in war.
2007 |
CAPT Joseph P.
Dervay, USNR |
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2006 |
CDR Mark G.
Hoffman |
2002 |
CDR Daniel H. Serrato, MC, USN |
2005 |
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2001 |
No nominations |
2004 |
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2000 |
CAPT Guillermo Salazar, MC, USNR |
2003 |
CAPT John A.
McGurty, MC, USNR |
1999 |
RADM James R. Fowler, MC, USNR (Ret) |
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Aerospace Medicine Technician of the Year
Award
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2005 |
Lawrence Comdeco,
AVT |
1987 |
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2004 |
HM1 Webster F.
Nicholson, AVT |
1986 |
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2003 |
HM1 Judy K.
Tarpley |
1985 |
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2002 |
HM3 Jason J.
Legare |
1984 |
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2001 |
HM1 Michael G.
Stahl |
1983 |
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1980 |
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