D C M S A W A R D S
DCMS
Champion
of Science
and
Medicine
Award:
Dallas
County
Judge Clay
Jenkins
The DCMS Champion of Science and
Medicine has been established as
a new award in 2021. This award
recognizes a leader in government
or academics who contributes to public
policy decisions that improve the health of
Dallas County residents using the principles
of science and evidence-based medicine.
This award recognizes that individual for
leadership in developing or advising public
policies that protect or enrich the health of
residents in the County.
Judge Clay L. Jenkins’ leadership has
undoubtedly saved lives and prevented
suffering for countless residents of Dallas
County. In recognition of Judge Jenkins’
contributions to public policy that have
improved the health of Dallas County
residents using the principles of science
and evidence-based medicine, the DCMS
Board of Directors is pleased to recognize
Judge Jenkins as the inaugural recipient
of the DCMS Champion of Science and
Medicine Award.
24 DALLAS MEDICAL JOURNAL • January 2021