Past Award Recipients The Natalie J. Smith Immunization Champion Award was established in 2003 in memory of Natalie Joy Smith, M.D., M.P.H. (1962-2003). The award memorializes Dr. Smith’s exceptional leadership in the immunization community and her work in eliminating vaccine preventable diseases.
| Year | Awardees | Organization |
| 2011 | Mariah Bianchi | San Francisco Immunization Coalition, Parent Advocate |
| 2010 | Linda Scott | Orange County Immunization Coalition |
| 2009 | Steve Baranov | South Los Angeles Health Projects |
| 2008 | Patricia Porter, RN, MPH, CHES | California Asthma Public Health Initiative |
| 2007 | Marcy Connell Jones Dean Blumberg, MD, FAAP |
CA DHS, IZ Branch American Academy of Pediatrics |
| 2006 | Glennah Trochet, M.D. Marlene M. Lugg, Dr. P.H. |
Sacramento County DHHS Kaiser Permanente |
| 2005 | John Dunajski | CA Department of Health Services |
| 2004 | The Honorable Deirdre Alpert Sandra E. Ross, PHN |
California State Senate San Diego County Immunization Program |
The Ronald P. Bangasser, MD Immunization Leadership Award was established in 2008 to honor the dedication and service of Dr. Bangasser (1950-2007), who was a leader within the California Adult Immunization Coalition. The award exemplifies Dr. Bangasser’s professionalism and commitment to immunizations.
| Year | Awardees | Organization |
| 2011 | Stephen E. Osburn, MD | Orange, CA |
| 2010 | Ray George, MD | Pasadena, CA |
| 2009 | Patricia Samuelson, MD | Mercy Clinic Norwood |
| 2008 | Roger P. Baxter, MD Michael Marcy, MD |
Kaiser Permanente |
