 In 2010 , the FDA presented Kelsey with the first Drug Safety Excellence Award and named the annual award after her , announcing that it would be given to one FDA staff member annually . In announcing the awards , Center Director Steven K. <unk> said “ I am very pleased to have established the Dr. Frances O. Kelsey Drug Safety Excellence Award and to recognize the first recipients for their outstanding accomplishments in this important aspect of drug regulation . ” 
