2011 Service to America Winner: Norman Coleman

The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals awards program pays tribute to America's dedicated federal workforce, highlighting those who have made significant contributions to our country. Honorees are chosen based on their commitment and innovation, as well as the impact of their work on addressing the needs of the nation.

The nonprofit Partnership for Public Service presented nine Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, also known as Sammies, at a Washington, D.C. gala on September 15, 2011 to outstanding public servants for their remarkable work assisting Americans in need, keeping us safe and advancing our national interests. Dr. Norman Coleman with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services was one such recipient of this award.

Dr. Norman Coleman developed a blueprint for the U.S. to deal with the health consequences of a radiological of nuclear disaster.

Dr. C. Norman Coleman, a renowned radiation oncologist, developed a comprehensive roadmap to help the U.S. government and emergency responders prepare for a dreadful scenario—a terrorist attack involving radiological or nuclear materials.

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