The purpose of this annual lecture is to honor Mr. Villforth's steadfast support of State radiation agencies as a working partner with the Food and Drug Administration/Center for Devices and Radiological Health (FDA/CDRH) in the protection of the American people from unnecessary exposure to electronic product radiation, radioactive materials (especially radium), and protection of the environment from radioactive contamination, as well as his strong support of the CRCPD in its early years of development. 

Mr. Villforth has long recognized the capacity of State radiation personnel to make valuable contributions to the success of the national programs to protect the public health of our citizens. The CRCPD has the utmost respect, admiration, appreciation for the unceasing friendship and support Mr. Villforth has extended to our organization and the State radiation control programs over his many years of public service. With this lecture series, CRCPD pays tribute to a man with impeccable integrity, a person with outstanding leadership credentials, and a giant in the field of radiological health. The criteria for nominations, the nomination form, and an overview of Mr. Villforth's legacy are all available here.

Deadline for nominations is November 15, 2011.