2017 Kansas Public Health Association Annual Awards
The KPHA Awards Committee requests nominations for the following awards:
Samuel J. Crumbine Medal
The highest award given by KPHA is awarded for meritorious service and state, regional, or national recognition related to the improvement of the health of Kansans and/or the environment of the state. Recipients of other KPHA awards may receive this award.
Special Service Awards
For individuals who have rendered outstanding service to Kansas in the interest of public health and/or environmental improvement. Two special service awards may be given annually, one of which may be to a non-member of KPHA.
Dorothy Woodin Award
This award is named for Dorothy Woodin, a long-time Kansas public health nursing leader. It is presented to a public health nurse who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to improving population health through public health nursing service and leadership.
Corporate Public Health Service Award
May be awarded annually to a company or organization which, through policy and activities, makes a significant contribution to the mission of public health and/or environmental improvement in Kansas. There is no requirement that the company or organization be a member of KPHA.
Jane Addams Award
Awarded to an individual social worker who exemplifies the qualities of Jane Addams, including a pioneering and trailblazing spirit, and dedication to improving the health of the disadvantaged and the sanitary conditions of communities.
Virginia Lockhart Health Education Award
The award is given to an individual for outstanding service in the field of health promotion and education and/or environmental issues who has demonstrated innovative and exemplary efforts in improving the health of Kansans.
Public Health Policy Maker(s) of the Year
This award is presented to a decision maker(s) who publically supported and acknowledged the importance of strong public health systems for sustaining and improving the health of Kansas communities. The Public Health Policy Maker(s) of the Year Award may be awarded annually to local, state or federal lawmakers who are public health champions. Consideration should include legislation sponsored or co-sponsored, any leadership provided in protecting public health programs and funding, policy initiatives to protect the public’s health, etc.
2017 KPHA Award Nomination
Nominee’s name: ______
Professional credentials (MPH, MD, MA, etc.):______
Organization: ______
Address: ______
Phone: ______E-Mail: ______
Award Category:
Please check which award you are nominating for:
__Samuel J. Crumbine Medal
__Special Service Awards
__Dorothy Woodin Award
__Corporate Public Health Service Award
__Jane Addams Award
__Virginia Lockhart Health Education Award
__Public Health Policy Maker(s) of the Year
Name of KPHA member submitting nomination: ______
Organization: ______
Address: ______
Phone: ______E-Mail: ______
In an accompanying attachment, please describe the professional background and merits of nominee which meet criteria for award. No less than a half of a page of content for the applicant to be considered.
To submit a nomination, complete all information on the form and draft a no less than half page summary of why your nominee should be considered and send to:
. PLEASE DO NOT SEND AS A PDF DOCUMENT!
If you should have any questions, please contact Becky Tuttle at 316.651.6099.