FPHA Awards and Scholarships
Please consider contributing to the Florida Public Health Foundation to help fund a scholarship (check out the Donate page).
Contact FPHA at fpha@srahec.org for more information.
Nominate a colleague for an Award-due June 23, 2017
Scholarship applications due June 23, 2017
click for information on ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Meritorious Service Award One award annually to an FPHA member who has a record of outstanding contributions to FPHA in the field of public health for several years. Nomination by FPHA member by letter with justification and detailed narrative of achievements. Homer D. Venters Award – One award annually to a public laboratory worker and FPHA member with less than 10 years experience in the field. Nomination by FPHA member by letter with biosketch, including education and work experience. Hall of Memory – One award annually to a public health or allied health worker (deceased at least 2 years) who made a significant contribution to public health. Nomination by FPHA member by letter; short reading of eulogy with family invited to attend. Outstanding Reporter – One award annually to a Florida newspaper reporter who went beyond the call of duty to report public health concerns that furthered health promotion or disease prevention. Nomination by FPHA member by letter with documentation including article(s), date, time, story or series and detailed justification. Outstanding News Publication – One award annually to a Florida television station or reporter who showed leadership and excellence when covering major health events or publicizing an aspect of public health in the news. Nomination by FPHA member by letter identifying publication, publisher, editor, and detailed justification. Legislative Award - Up to two awards annually to members of the Florida or U.S. Senate or House for outstanding leadership advocating, supporting, or enacting legislation, thereby promoting public health policies and programs. Nomination by FPHA member by letter detailing nominee’s history and accomplishments, specific legislation or legislative activity, benefits, etc. Robert D. May, M.D. Award - One award annually to a public health worker and FPHA member who has demonstrated significant accomplishments advancing public health at local or state levels. Nomination by FPHA member by letter with nominee’s information including professional status, experience and the special accomplishment that justifies nomination. This award is a good opportunity to recognize “best practices” in local efforts. J.Y. Porter, M.D. Award – One award given annually to a health educator and FPHA member to recognize outstanding contribution to health promotion profession or activities. Nomination by FPHA member by letter outlining justification for award. Richard Hosking Award for Distinguished Service in Domestic Violence Prevention - One award annually to a public health worker and FPHA member who has demonstrated significant accomplishments in prevention of domestic violence and family preservation at local or state levels. Nomination by letter from FPHA member outlining accomplishments and justification.
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click for information on FPHA SCHOLARSHIPS
FPHA members may send application packets (see link for more information) postmarked or emailed no later than June 23, 2017 to:
14646 NW 151st Blvd. Alachua, FL 32615 Fax (386) 462-1601 . |
ASSOCIATION AWARDS 2016 Awards 2016 Meritorious Service Award Robert J. McDermott, PhD 2016 Homer D. Venters Award Alyssa Moffitt 2016 Robert D. May Award Ethel Edwards, MPH 2016 Presidential Award Jessica Weissman, MS 2015 Graduate Scholarships Aoleonne Joseph, University of Florida Jessica Weissman, Florida International University 2015 Undergraduate Scholarship Anh Nguyen Tran-University of North Florida Raymond Cam Truong, University of Miami 2015 Awards
2015 Meritorious Service Award Linda LaComb-Williams, BSN, MPH  Lori presenting award medal to Linda
2015 Homer D. Venters
Edgar Kopp, MS, MT(AAB)  2015 Presidential Award Lesli P. Ahonkhai, MA
 2015 Outstanding Legislator Award Senator Aaron Bean 2015 FPHA Outstanding Reporter Award Michele Gillen WFOR-TV CBS 4 Miami 2015 Graduate Scholarship
Linda LaComb-Williams-NOVA Southeastern University  Lori presenting scholarship to Linda Heather Loran-University of North Florida Vickie Lynn-University of South Florida Oluwatobi Ozoya-University of South Florida Ruchi Pancholy-University of South Florida
2015 Undergraduate Scholarship Irene Lopez Llorente-University of Tampa  2014 Awards
2014 Meritorious Service Award
Judy Perkin, DrPH, RD, CHES 
Lesli present Judy Perkin her award.
2014 Homer D. Venters
Lylah Seaton, MPH, MT, ASCP
 Rick and Lesli presenting award to Lylah Seaton.
2014 Robert D. May Award
Yolanda G. Martinez, EdPhD, PhD, FCPM
 Lesli presents Yolanda Martinez her award.
2014 Hall of Memory Award
Cora Eaves Braynon, RN, BSN, MPH
2014 President's Award
Richard M. France, PhD, MPH, MT(AAB) 
Lesli presenting Rick France his award.
2014 Graduate Scholarship
Alyssa Laswell - NOVA Southeastern University
Luis Ramirez - Florida International University
Chukwudi Ufondu - University of South Florida
Christopher Wheldon - University of South Florida
 Lesli congratulates the Graduate Scholarship Recipients – Chukwudi Ufondu, Alyssa Laswell, Luis Ramirez
2014 Undergraduate Scholarships
Lesli Shaw
Sofia Zappi
Most Informative Poster
Behaviors and Perceptions around Road Safety at the University of South Florida
Arturo Rebollon Guardado, James Kukat,
Oluwatobi Ozoya, Danny Ramon, Won Oh
Lesli Ahonkhai presents the Most Informative Certificate to Arturo Rebollon Guardado. Not pictured: James Kukat, Oluwatobi Ozoya, Danny Ramon, Won Oh Most Innovative Poster
Exotic Dancers: Occupational Health Needs Assessment and Analysis
Jacqulyne Perez, Geocel-Grace Castanares,
Peggy Defay
Lesli Ahonkhai recognizes Peggy Defay and Jacqulyne Perez for the Most Innovative Poster. Not pictured: Geocel-Grace Castanares
2013 Awards
2013 Meritorious Service Award Yvonne Salfinger 2013 Presidential Award Mary Martinasek
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