Awards and Recipients

Nicholas P. Krikes, M.D. Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Medical Society
This award is given for sustained interest and participation in one or more activities of the Society over and above that expected by the membership at large.

Peggy Fritzsche, M.D.

William L. Cover, M.D. Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medicine
This award is bestowed upon a physician member who has displayed forward-looking, pioneering ideas, enterprise, enthusiasm and prolonged professional stature and abilities.

Edward Dainko, M.D.

Merlin A. Hendrickson, M.D. Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community
This award is given to the outstanding member who has displayed sustained interest and participation in one or more community activities over and above that expected of the membership at large.

W. Benson Harer Jr., M.D.

Outstanding Citizen Award
This award is presented to a layperson who has:

• exhibited sustained interest and participation in one or more medically related activities which has benefited the members of the community, and/or
• demonstrated outstanding devotion to community work, and/or
• devoted a career of service to the Inland Empire.

Dennis Park

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