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The WPHA Awards Committee is currently seeking nominations for awards to be presented at the 2012 Annual Public Health Conference, May 21-23 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The Awards Committee accepts nominations throughout the year; however, for a nomination to be considered for the 2012 Annual Conference, the deadline for submission is Friday, April 13, 2012. Nominations received after that date may be re-submitted for the next annual conference.

The Awards process is the single most important means that WPHA has for recognizing those who have made significant contributions to public health in Wisconsin. We need your help to identify candidates for the following award categories.

Excellence in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
WPHA Member of the Year Award
New Public Health Worker of the Year
Distinguished Service to Public Health
Special Achievement of a Public Health Partnership
Excellence in Public Health Research
Legislator of the Year
Media Award
Carol Graham Lifetime Achievement Award

Please review the WPHA Awards Description Table for more details on the purpose and criteria for each award.

Complete and submit the nomination form, according to the directions on the form, by April 13, 2012.

Questions regarding the awards process or criteria for selection may be directed to either of the Awards Committee co-chairs: Nancy Eggleston at neggleston@co.wood.wi.us or Jim Lawrence at james.lawrence@wisconsin.gov.

2012 Award Recipients

Past Award Recipients

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