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Oklahoma Public Health Association 2021 Award Nominations
Every year, the Oklahoma Public Health Association honors those who have made special, noteworthy contributions to the field of public health in Oklahoma.
If you know of an individual, business or program deserving of recognition for their contributions to public health this past year, nominate them for a prestigious OPHA Award!
Nominations can be submitted through Friday, July 31, 2021. Awards will be presented at this year's virtual Oklahoma Partners in Public Health Conference.
You may also submit award nominations by email to opha@opha.net, with the subject line: 2021 OPHA Award Nomination(s).
OPHA general award categories:
Exceptional Merit Award
Criteria: Exceptional understanding of community health Contribution of demonstrable impact on public health A credit to public health profession A member of OPHA (Please confirm membership with OPHA office in advance)
Volunteer Service Award
Criteria: Understanding of public health service Contributed to implementation or expansion of new or existing services Does not receive income from any field of health care Does not have to be a member of OPHA
Public Health Program Award
Criteria: Provides additional service Improves existing services Innovative Has a demonstrable impact on public health Does not have to be a member of OPHA
Contribution to the Field of Public Health Award
Criteria:
Career in public health Major impact on public health Long-term significant contribution to the field
Does not have to be a member of OPH
Special Business Award of Excellence of Public Health
Criteria: Made a significant achievement in public health activities and issues Demonstrated quality and initiative in public health Demonstrated leadership and skill in advancing public health Does not have to be a member of OPHA
Award of Excellence for each of OPHA’s Sections and Caucuses:
Criteria: Made a significant impact or achievement in the particular section or caucus Demonstrated leadership and skill in the particular section or caucus
Sections/Caucuses: Administrative Services Behavioral Health Community Health Workers Emergency Preparedness & Response Environmental Health Epidemiology & Laboratory Gerontological Health Health Administration & Planning Maternal & Child Health Oral Health Public Health Education & Promotion Public Health Nursing Health Equity Caucus Student Caucus
The awards presentation will be held virtually, September 21, 2021 during the OPHA virtual Awards Banquet.