VADM C. Everett Koop Junior Officer of the Year Award
LCDR
Daphne Moffett, USPHS, was awarded the VADM C. Everett Koop Junior Officer
of the Year Award by the Reserve
Officers Association (ROA).
She is shown here with RADM Robert C. Williams, P.E., DEE, Assistant Surgeon
General, Chief of Staff to the Surgeon General, USPHS, and Chief Engineer,
USPHS. LCDR Moffett currently is assigned to ATSDR in Atlanta in the Division
of Toxicology. She serves as the Scientist
Professional Advisory Committee (SciPAC) Chairperson and as a member of
the CDC
Director's Policy Advisory Committee (CCPAC).
This award recognizes performance excellence by US Public Health Service (USPHS) junior officers. Criteria for judging included: exemplary performance and accomplishments in USPHS assignments; civic accomplishments, including offices held and other accomplishments; demonstrated leadership abilities; and notable contributions to the mission of the USPHS. LCDR Moffett has distinguished herself among officers through her involvement in numerous Commissioned Corps Activities, including the SciPAC and the USPHS Honor Guard, has worked in each of her USPHS assignments to promote the mission and goals of the USPHS and agency, and has shown great leadership abilities throughout her career.
LCDR Moffett received the award at the Mid-Winter Reserve Officers Association meeting at the Washington Hilton and Towers Hotel in Washington, DC, at the Navy Section luncheon on Monday, February 14, 2005.