Chistopher N.H. Jenkins Award

Purpose: The purpose of the Christopher N.H. Jenkins Cancer Control Award is an annual, endowed award to recognize an individual who has made significant accomplishments in community-oriented cancer prevention and control efforts targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The Award will be presented annually at a national meeting of the Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training.

Qualifications of Award Recipient: The award recipient will be an individual who has made significant accomplishments in community-oriented cancer prevention and control efforts targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, primarily in the arenas where Chris worked. These arenas include tobacco control, hepatitis B vaccinations, breast and cervical cancer screening, nutrition, and cancer outreach and education research affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.