Davis Calvin Wagner Award.
The Davis Calvin Wagner Award represents the highest honor the American Academy of Sanitarians bestows upon a Diplomate. The Award is conferred for exceptional leadership ability, professional commitment, outstanding resourcefulness, dedication and accomplishments in advancing the Sanitarian profession and public health programs.
The Davis Calvin Wagner Award was established by the American Academy of Sanitarians in 1980 by the late Carruth J. Wagner, M.D. (1918 – 2002) in memory of his deceased brother, Davis Calvin Wagner.
Dr. Wagner had a long and distinguished career in preventive medicine and public health. He served as Assistant Surgeon General and Director of the Indian Health Service. He also held the position of Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Throughout his career, he championed and advanced the Sanitarian profession as being a leading and vital member of the public health team. He was noted for his appointments of exceptionally qualified Sanitarians to key positions in federal public health programs. Dr. Wagner was also dedicated to the education and training of health professionals and established numerous scholarships for medical and nursing students. His legacy of providing scholarships is continued through the Carruth J. Wagner, M.D. Foundation.
Lawrence J. Lynch, CAE
President
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