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The esteemed Frank A. Calderone Prize is awarded every two years to an individual who has accomplished work of extraordinary distinction in the field of public health and/or has made a specific discovery or contribution that has had long-term national or global implications in the areas of communicable diseases, environmental health, epidemiology, social and/or behavioral medicine, health policy, or any aspect of health promotion and disease prevention. The prize is one of the most prestigious and largest single monetary awards given to a public health professional. The recipient is presented with the Calderone medal and a prize of $10,000 during a special event where the honoree presents an original lecture on the public health topic of his or her choice —one not previously delivered or published. The next award presentation and lecture is scheduled for |
