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 at opha@opha.net in advance)
PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM AWARD
Criteria:
Provides additional service
Improves existing services
Innovative
Has a demonstrable impact on public health
Does not have to be individual or organizational member(s) of OPHA
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
BUSINESS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN 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
CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIELD OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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 OPHA