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Exceptional Service Awards
The Michigan Environmental Health Association (MEHA) presents Exceptional Service Awards for those members who have made exceptional contributions to the environmental health field through their work and dedication to the environment. An exceptional contribution could be anything that improves the health and well being of a community, significantly changes the view of environmental health or furthers the environmental health profession.
Nomination Instructions:
MEHA members can submit an award nomination by completing an Award Nomination Package. Descriptions and eligibility criteria for each award are listed below. All nominations must be typed and submitted to the Awards Committee by December 15. Nomination packages are valid for 2 years and may be submitted electronically or by mail.
Exceptional Service Award Categories and Criteria
LaRue L. Miller, Life Achievement Award
Purpose: This is the most prestigious award granted by MEHA. This award is presented to honor the recipient’s exceptional contribution(s) to MEHA and to the Environmental Health Profession over the course of their career.
Requirements for nomination:
- The nominee shall be or have been active in MEHA and shall be a current active or emeritus member of the MEHA.
- The nominee must have made significant contributions to the field of environmental health and to MEHA over the course of their career.
- Professional/Curriculum Vitae will be required if nominee is granted the award (not required at time of nomination submission).
Selection procedures specific to this Award:
The Awards Committee must give special weight to:
a) Contributions and outstanding service to the practice of environmental health.
b) Activities and service which bring meritorious recognition to the environmental health profession.
c) Highly beneficial contributions and commitment on behalf of MEHA.
d) Professional involvement and contribution to community health.
Samuel M. Stephenson, Sanitarian of the Year Award
Purpose: This award is presented to recognize outstanding service to MEHA and the Environmental Health Profession within the last three years.
Requirements for nomination:
The nominee shall be a current member and be active in MEHA providing significant contributions to the benefit of MEHA and the Profession within the past three years.
Professional/Curriculum Vitae will be required if nominee is granted the award (not required at time of nomination submission).
Selection procedures specific to this Award:
The Awards committee must give special weight to:
a) Contributions and outstanding service to the practice of environment including positions held within the practice.
b) Activities and service which bring meritorious recognition to the profession of environmental health. Includes activities in other Associations (NEHA, IAFP, Public Health).
c) Highly beneficial contributions and commitment on behalf of MEHA.
d) Professional involvement and contribution to community health including city, township, county, state, national or international contributions.
David H. McMullen, Young Professional of the Year Award
Purpose: The recipient of the award has been designated by MEHA to receive a special award in recognition of his or her outstanding accomplishment(s) to the environmental health profession within the first five years of employment.
Requirements for nomination:
a) The nominee must have been employed full time within the scope of the environmental health practice for a period of not more than 60 months cumulative by the award nomination deadline.
b) The nominee must be a member of MEHA.
c) The nominee for this award should have demonstrated quality work, dedication, innovation and potential leadership abilities.
d) Professional/Curriculum Vitae will be required if nominee is granted the award (not required at time of nomination submission).
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