Awards
TPHA Awards Nomination Criteria:
Nominations must be submitted by members of TPHA
Use the TPHA Award Nomination Form and follow the format of the form
Awards Nomination Form (Right-Click on the link and choose 'Save Target As...' and save to your desktop)
(Contact the TPHA Executive Office for the deadline for submitting nominees for Awards)
Type the form, if possible, and please type any additional pages
Submit one paper copy and an electronic version to make it easy to distribute to the committee.
Please return all paper nominations to:
Debbie Johnson
Upper Cumberland Regional Health Office
200 West 10th Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Please send electronic nomination forms to:
The deadline for receipt of nominations is July 16, 2010.
Please follow the specific eligibility criteria below for each award. Give specific examples of why you think the nominee is deserving of the award.
The Tennessee Public Health Associations presents the following awards each year at the annual meeting.
R. H. Hutcheson, Sr., MD Award - This award is considered the highest award given by TPHA. It is named in honor of Dr. R. H. Hutcheson, Sr., Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Public Health for many years. He was also very instrumental in establishing the Tennessee Public Health Association. It recognizes a career (minimum 20 years) commitment to and significant achievements in public health. The nominee must also have demonstrated active commitment to TPHA through service to the organization. Nominees must have been a member of TPHA for a minimum of 5 years and be an active or life member of the Association in the year in which he/she receives the award.
Alex B. Shipley, MD Award - This award is named in honor of Dr. Alex B. Shipley, Health Director of the East Tennessee Grand Division for a number of years. An outspoken advocate of public health, Dr. Shipley�s work contributed greatly to building local health department infrastructure in the State of Tennessee. This award is presented to an employee of a regional or local health department who has made outstanding contributions in the field of public health over a period of several years. Nominees for this award should have a commitment to the values of public health that have been demonstrated by their significant involvement in and contributions to their community. The recipient must be an active or life member of the Association.
Public Health Worker of the Year - This award is presented to that person in the field of public health who, during the past three years, has provided outstanding service to the field. The person must be in full-time employment in the field and must hold active or life membership in the Association.
Public Health Group/Unit/Department Award - This award is presented to a local, regional or state public health group, unit, or department that has made an outstanding contribution to public health. At least a portion of the team must be a current member of TPHA during the year in which the award is given.
PAL (Partners and Leadership) Award - This award is presented to a non-public health professional, group, or organization which has made a significant contribution on behalf of public health that is extraordinary and would set an example for others. At the discretion of the Awards Committee, two separate categories of PAL Awards (group/organization and individual) may be presented in a given year.
Distinguished Service Award - This award is selected by the TPHA Board of Directors and is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Association.
Public Health Service Awards - Awards are presented to individuals who have had 20, 30, 40 or 50 years service in public health and who have been a member of TPHA for at least five years.
