Stratospheric Protection Division Director Cindy Newberg wins Samuel J. Heyman Award

WASHINGTON — Today the Partnership for Public Service announced it had awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in Science, Environment, and Technology to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Cindy Newberg. Newberg, Director of the Stratospheric Protection Division in the Office of Atmospheric Programs, received the honor for her work to help curb the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), incredibly potent greenhouse gases that are major contributors to climate change.

“We are so proud of Cindy for winning the 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Medal. Cindy worked to build a coalition of industry leaders, environmental groups, and countries from across the world to commit to a global, unified phasedown of HFCs, protecting people and the planet,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With an unwavering dedication to reduce HFC emissions, both at home and abroad, Cindy has proven to be the epitome of public service and inspires all of us at EPA.”

The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal, or the Sammies, are a highly respected honor given annually by the Partnership for Public Service after a rigorous selection process. Newberg was recognized for over a dozen years of work to address the production and import of HFCs both internationally and in the United States. These chemicals have commonly been used in refrigeration and air conditioning, aerosols, and foam manufacturing....

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