EDWARD J. ILL EXCELLENCE IN MEDICINE FOUNDATION, INC., ANNOUNCES THE 2009
EDWARD J. ILL EXCELLENCE IN MEDICINE AWARDS®

	Kenneth G. Swan, MD EDWARD J. ILL PHYSICIAN’S AWARD® Given to an eminent leader in the medical profession and in the community.
	Fred M. Jacobs, MD, JD PETER W. RODINO, JR. CITIZEN’S AWARD® Given to a citizen or group that advocates for healthcare concerns and public welfare in New Jersey.
	Nagaswami S. Vasan, DVM, PhD OUTSTANDING MEDICAL EDUCATOR AWARD Given to an esteemed educator in academic medicine.
	Gary S. Carter, FACHE OUTSTANDING MEDICAL EXECUTIVE AWARD Given to an exceptional leader in the management of healthcare.
	Joseph R. Bertino, MD OUTSTANDING MEDICAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST AWARD FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH Given to an individual who has made important contributions in clinical or translational research leading to advances in disease therapy.
	Aaron J. Shatkin, PhD OUTSTANDING MEDICAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST AWARD FOR BASIC BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH Given to an individual who has carried out biomedical research leading to important advances in biotechnology or in the understanding of disease processes.
	John W. Beckley, MPH (on behalf of Hunterdon County Partnership for Health) VERICE M. MASON COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADER AWARD Given to an organization that demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to improving the health and welfare of the citizens of New Jersey.
	Jill A. Lipoti, PhD SPECIAL AWARD For protecting New Jerseyans from unnecessary exposure to radiation