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Awards and Scholarships Florida
Public Health Association 2011 Awards 2011 Outstanding Reporter Euna Lhee Healthy
State Collaboratirive Florida Public Radio, WMFE Public Radio in Orlando 2011 Scholarships Graduate: -Tommy Tran, University of Florida, MPH student at College of Public Health and Health Professions -Nicole Dantes, University of Florida, MPH student at College of Public Health and Health
Professions -Heather Blunt, University of South Florida, PhD student
at College of Public Health -Jennifer Wolowitz, Nova Southeastern, DHSc
student at College of Allied Health and Nursing Undergraduate: -Leslie Shaw, University of North Florida -Nicole Hilliard, University of West Florida |
Awards & Scholarships Please consider contributing to the Florida Public Health Foundation to help fund
a scholarship. Contact FPHA at floridapha@bellsouth.net for more information.
ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Meritorious Service Award – One award annually to an FPHA member who has a record of outstanding contributions to FPHA in the field of public health for several years. Nomination by member by letter with justification and detailed narrative of achievements. Homer D. Venters Award – One award annually to a public laboratory worker and FPHA member with less than 10 years experience in the field. Nomination by member by letter with biosketch, including education and work experience. Hall of Memory – One award annually to a public health or allied health worker (deceased at least 2 years) who made a significant contribution to public health. Nomination by member by letter; short reading of eulogy with family invited to attend. Outstanding Reporter – One award annually to a Florida newspaper reporter who went beyond the call of duty to report public health concerns that furthered health promotion or disease prevention. Nomination by member by letter with documentation including article(s), date, time, story or series and detailed justification. Outstanding News Publication – One award annually to a Florida television station or reporter who showed leadership and excellence when covering major health events or publicizing an aspect of public health in the news. Nomination by member by letter identifying publication, publisher, editor, and detailed justification. Legislative Award - Two awards annually to members of the Florida or U.S. Senate or House for outstanding leadership advocating, supporting, or enacting legislation, thereby promoting public health policies and programs. Nomination by member letter detailing nominee’s history and accomplishments, specific legislation or legislative activity, benefits, etc. Robert D. May, M.D. Award - One award annually to a public health worker and FPHA member who has demonstrated significant accomplishments advancing public health at local or state levels. Nomination by member by letter with nominee’s information including professional status, experience and the special accomplishment that justifies nomination. This award is a good opportunity to recognize “best practices” in local efforts. SECTION AWARDS J.Y. Porter, M.D. Award – One award given annually by the Wellness and Prevention Section to a health educator and FPHA member to recognize outstanding contribution to health promotion profession or activities. Membership in the Wellness and Prevention Section is not required to win award. Nomination by member by letter to the Wellness and Prevention Section Chair outlining justification for award. Richard Hosking Award for Distinguished Service in Domestic Violence Prevention - One award annually to a public health worker who has demonstrated significant accomplishments in prevention of domestic violence and family preservation at local or state levels. Nomination by letter from Public Health Social Workers Section Member outlining accomplishments and justification. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Section Awards – Contact Section Chair for information on awards, scholarships and their criteria. |
