The E Hill De Loney Award

"In order to create a positive impact in our children, we must first challenge their thinking by empowering them to know themselves, love themselves, accept themselves, forgive themselves, and know that a higher power lives within them. Once they begin to think differently, they will feel differently, and as they begin to feel differently, they will begin to act differently"

Overview

The E Hill De Loney Award was established in 2008 by the Community-Based Public Health (CBPH) Caucus of the American Public Health Association (APHA). The award celebrates Mrs. De Loney’s contributions to the development of youth leadership in CBPH.

A tireless champion for our communities who pushes far beyond the average call of duty by instilling a sense of self and community as a starting point for a healthy existence, Mrs. De Loney is a highly esteemed Matriarch of Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and its impact on communities across the country. She has devoted her life to the betterment of the children and their families. Her philosophy is "there is no distinction between my destiny and that of another African American." Mrs. De Loney serves as the Director of the Flint Odyssey House, Inc., Health Awareness Center. She holds Masters Degrees in Guidance Counseling and Psychology. She uses that training to tailor her interest and activities using CBPR principles in adolescent health, father & sons’ relationships, infant mortality, and youth violence prevention. She is committed to growing and strengthening the communities' ability to work effectively at creating and preserving a healthier environment. Mrs. De Loney’s work utilizing CBPR contributed to the development of the Broome Team, the Community Based Organization Partners (CBOP), the Prevention Research Center (PRC) of Michigan, and ultimately the National CBPH Caucus and the National Community-Based Organization Network (NCBON).

The E Hill DeLoney Award will be presented annually during the APHA Annual Meeting at the Breakfast/Business Meeting of the CBPH Caucus to an individual who exemplifies community leadership in CBPH with a focus on youth development and preservation.

For a list of awardees, visit our website:

Criteria for Nominees

  • An individual who has made a significant contribution to youth development and youth leadership through activities that exemplify the CBPH Caucus’s vision, goals, and activities. (See
  • Nomination by a CBPH Caucus member (membership is free, visit

Deadline

Award nominations for the 2015 E Hill De Loney Award must be received no later than September 1, 2015.

WHERE TO SEND THE NOMINATION APPLICATION:

Nominations for the E Hill De Loney Award should be sent to .

E Hill De Loney Award

Nomination Application

I would like to nominate:

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Please tell us about yourself, as the nominator.

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Nomination Application — Page 2

Please tell us why you are nominating this individual.

In 75 words or less, please provide a summary of how the nominee has made a significant contribution to youth development and youth leadership through exemplary work in advancing the CBPH Caucus vision, goals, and activities.

Please also provide the following information as attachments to this nomination form:

I. DESCRIPTION OF ACHIEVEMENTS

In a description not to exceed two pages, please provide details about the nominee’s community-based public health youth development/leadership achievements. Information can include specific achievements in supporting and promoting youth leadership in the CBPH Caucus, in contributions toward advancing health in a particular community or geographic area, in progress made in youth leadership in national or international venues.

The description should address as many of the following questions as possible:

• What was the role of the nominee in the overall accomplishment?

• Has the nominee promoted youth development in one or more specific communities or at a broader level?

• Has the nominee been recognized by other individuals or organizations for his or her contributions in this field?

• How did the nominee use innovation or creative solutions to overcome obstacles?

Please also include a brief description of the nominee’s background, training, volunteer and professional affiliations and current position; include the organization’s mission and goals if relevant.

II. SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Up to two letters of support not to exceed one page each. We suggest at least one support letter should be from a community member or young person with whom nominee has worked.

Resume or Curriculum vitae of the nominee, if appropriate

Newspaper or other publications featuring the work of the nominee, if appropriate

Additional supplementary materials are not requested and will not be considered.