2014 Awards
White House award in recognition of leadership in prevention and treatment of viral hepatitis, The White House, Washington
Ronald P Bangasser MD, Immunization Leadership Award, California Immunization Coalition
2011 Awards
Outstanding Individual of the Year, Asian American Women Alliance, Santa Clara, California
2010 Awards
Dr. Samuel So accepted the CDC and ATSDR Honor Award Excellence in Partnering on behalf of the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University on September 14, 2010. The award was submitted by the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention and recognizes the Asian Liver Center for its work for mobilizing people and resources in ways that have changed global public health policies related to hepatitis B.
The Asian Liver Center and CDC Division of Viral Hepatitis received the 2010 Commitment to Excellence in Partnering - Domestic for mobilizing people and resources in ways that have changed global public health policies related to hepatitis B.
Dr. Samuel So received the 2009 API Heritage Award presented by the California Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Institute.
Dr. Samuel
So was awarded the Fervent Global Love of Lives Medal by the Chou Ta-Kuan
Cultural & Educational Foundation in Taiwan.
On March 1, 2008, the American Liver Foundation recognized Dr. Samuel So at its
10th Annual Salute to Excellence, honoring those who have made an outstanding
contribution to biotechnology and medical innovation. The American Liver
Foundation is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for liver health promotion
and disease prevention.
Many of
the Bay AreaÕs leaders in health, medicine, and the Asian community came
together on November 2, 2007 to honor Dr. Samuel So as the award recipient at
the 34th Annual Banquet of the Chinese Hospital Medical Staff for distinguished
achievement in medical science and outstanding contribution to the community.
On May 23, 2007, Dr. Samuel So was presented with the Community Star Award by
the Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) for his excellence in the
field of medicine. Each year, AACI presents Community Star Awards to
exceptional heroes who embody leadership through community service and
advocacy. Dr. So was one of three Community Star honorees.
On
September 23, 2005, New York UniversityÕs Center for the Study of Asian
American Health presented Dr. Samuel So with the National Leadership Award at
its Second Annual Asian American Health Conference. The award recognizes those
who have demonstrated outstanding initiative, strong impact of work, and
significant contribution to improving health status in the Asian American
community. Dr. So was honored for his collaboration with congressmen and policy
makers in creating an HBV bill that was introduced to members of the U.S.
Congress in December 2005.
In June 2005, the Asian Liver Center presented Dr. C.J. Huang with the
FounderÕs Award during the celebration of his 90th birthday in recognition and
gratitude for his generous support of the CenterÕs programs and operations. In
1996, Dr. Huang planted the seeds for the Asian Liver Center with his donation
of $50,000. As we reflect on the Asian Liver CenterÕs growth over the past ten
years, we are so grateful to Dr. Huang for his vision and continued support,
and cherish him as a founding member of the Asian Liver Center family.
The Asian Liver Center was honored to recognize Mr. Walter Kwok and the Kwok
Family Foundation with the 2005 Humanitarian Award. The Kwok Foundation has
graciously donated to our catch-up vaccination program in China. Their
contribution has allowed the Asian Liver Center to provide free hepatitis B
vaccinations and educational materials for approximately 1,200,000 students in
their hometown of Zhongshan. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Kwok and ÒMotherÓ KwokÕs
generous support, we are making substantial progress in the elimination of
hepatitis B worldwide.
July 2011 - President Barack Obama recognizes the burden of viral hepatitis in the United States and officially proclaims July 28 as World Hepatitis Day. Read the Presidential Proclamation
2009 - President Barack Obama recognizes
World Hepatitis Day and commends the efforts of those who continue the fight by
uniting together against viral hepatitis and liver cancer. View Message from
the White House
May 2009 - May 19th was World Hepatitis Day and to promote awareness of
hepatitis B, the 15 highly motivated members of the Jade Ribbon Youth Council
(JRYC) convinced 22 Bay Area cities to declare the 3rd week of May as
"Hepatitis B Awareness Week." The JRYC was recognized on May 19th for
their efforts by the City of San Jose and Mayor Chuck Reed to coincide with World
Hepatitis Day.
2007 - Dr. So received special congressional recognition for outstanding
and invaluable service to the community sponsored by Michael Honda and Anna G.
Eshoo, members of Congress.
2007 - Dr. So was commended in recognition of exemplary leadership at
the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University, and outstanding dedication and
commitment to the health of the community by Liz Kniss, Supervisor of Santa
Clara County.
2007 - Dr. So was recognized for exemplary leadership and commitment as founder
and director of the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University to address the
high incidence of hepatitis B and liver cancer in the APIA community, and to
eradicate cultural and ethnic disparities in health care access, service
delivery and disease prevention by Betty T. Yee, California State Board of
Equalization.
May 14-20, 2006 - Hepatitis B Awareness Week in San Francisco,
proclaimed by Gavin Newsom, Mayor of the city and county of San Francisco.
2005 - Asian Liver Center and Dr. So were recognized for dedicated
service to the families and communities affected by hepatitis B. Commendation
for the CenterÕs work to promote heightened awareness about hepatitis B in San
FranciscoÕs Asian Pacific American community by Mark Leno, California Assemblyman.