Jack N. Spencer Award Honoring Extraordinary Leadership in STD Prevention and Awareness
The Jack N. Spencer Award recognizes individuals whose extraordinary careers in sexually transmitted diseases prevention and awareness reflect exceptional commitment to program science. This award honors leaders whose dedication to science‑based programs, innovation, and service has significantly strengthened the field and advanced the reach and impact of STD prevention and awareness efforts.
Submission Requirements
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- Nomination Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
All nomination materials must be submitted via the online form. Nominations submitted by email will not be considered.
Featured Award Winner
2026 Award Winner
Robert P. Kohn, MPH
Robert P. Kohn, MPH, has worked as an STD epidemiologist for the San Francisco Department of Public Health for over 35 years. His focus has been on informatics and data management. He graduated from the Yale School of Medicine in 1986 with a masters degree in public health focusing on infectious disease epidemiology.
Past Award Recipients
| Year | Awardee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Roxanne P. Kerani, PhD, MPH |
| 2022 | Julie Schillinger, MD, MSc |
| 2020 | Steve Kowalewski* |
| 2018 | Susan Blank, MD, PhD* |
| 2016 | Jeffrey Klausner, MD, MPH* |
| 2014 | Dayne Collins* |
| 2012 | Cornelis “Kees” Rietmeijer, MD, PhD* |
| 2010 | Gail Bolan and Charlie Rabins, MPH* |
| 2008 | Dorothy Gunter* |
| 2006 | Susan DeLisle* |
| 2004 | Martin Goldberg* |
| 2002 | John J. Potterat |
| 2000 | Jack N. Spencer |
*Awarded by CDC