The Commission on Cancer (CoC) recognized three State Chairs for their outstanding performance in 2018: Maria Castaldi, MD, FACS, Manhattan Council State Chair; Susan He Lee, MD, FACS, Brooklyn – Long Island State Chair; and Ingrid Lizarraga, MD, FACS, Iowa State Chair.

The State Chair Outstanding Performance Award recognizes individuals who exhibit outstanding leadership and innovation and who make significant contributions to the improvement of cancer care in his or her state or region. As State Chairs, they are responsible for ongoing communication with the Cancer Liaison Physicians in their state, support for CoC initiatives and activities, and collaboration with partners, such as the American College of Surgeons Chapter, American Cancer Society, and the Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition.

The winners of this year’s award were recognized Sunday at the annual State Chair Town Hall meeting.