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We were proud to bestow several national awards and scholarships that represent outstanding individuals, programs, and groups throughout the country in 2024. From leaders working on diversity efforts to some of the most recognized names in our professional community, this year’s recipients illustrate the dedication and selflessness of the professionals in our field. The following people were honored with awards in 2024.

AEHAP Student Research Competition Winners

Undergraduate

• 1st Place Winner: Alexis Boehm, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

Graduate

• 1st Place Winner: John William Murray, East Carolina University

Davis Calvin Wagner Sanitarian Award

• CAPT Justin Gerding, DHA, MPH, ​CPH, REHS, DAAS

Dr. Bailus Walker, Jr. Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Award

• LCDR Sarah Hughes

Joe Beck Educational Contribution Award

• Columbus Public Health ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Division

NEHA/AAS Scholarships

Undergraduate

• Ella Horgan, Montana State University, Microbiology, ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health, Dr. Sheila Davidson Pressley Scholarship
• Arilyn Lee, Eastern Kentucky University, ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Science and Sustainability, Dr. Carolyn Hester Harvey Scholarship
• Brennan Miller, Washington State University Vancouver, ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Scholarship

Graduate

• David Docherty, Stockton State University, Master In Public Health
• Mara Kuzmich, University of Arkansas - Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences, Master of Science in Food Safety

NEHA Affiliate Certificates of Merit

Individuals

• Jeff Smith, Alaska ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association
• Tim Wallace, Florida ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association
• Mishel Caisapanta, Massachusetts ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association
• James Topie, Minnesota ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association
• Lynette Medeiros, New Jersey ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association
• Stevan Walker, Texas ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association
• Karen Shelton, MD, Virginia ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association
• Carrie Pohjola, Wisconsin ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association
• CDR Scott Daly, Uniformed Services ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association

Teams

• The State of Alaska ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Public Health Program, Alaska ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association
• The FEHA AEM Organizing Committee, Florida ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association
• BME Strategies, Massachusetts ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association
• Roanoke City-Alleghany Health District, Virginia Department of Health, Virginia ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Association

NEHA Past Presidents Award

• Soni Fink
• Traci Slowinski, MS, REHS, CP-FS

NEHA Presidential Citations

• Rance Baker
• Gina Bare
• Rachelle Blackham
• Jesse Bliss
• Kim Carlton
• Brian Collins
• Bob Custard
• Doug Farquhar
• Heather Folker
• Chana Goussetis
• Mel Knight
• Niki Lemin
• Kelsey Lyon
• Vince Radke
• Manjit "Mike" Randhawa
• Kristen Ruby-Cisneros
• Katherine Sheppard
• Christopher Walker

Uniformed Services Awards

John G. Todd Award​

• CAPT Jill Shugart​

Edward (Ted) Moran Award​

• CDR Kenneth Fent​

​John C. Eason Award​

• LT Katelyn Watts​

Thomas Crow Mentor Award​​

• CDR Jessica Otto​​

EHO Responder of the Year Award​​

• CDR Kenneth Fent​​

​Kelly M. Taylor Health Equity Award​

• CDR Martin Smith​

Walter F. Snyder ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Health Award

• Tim Hatch, MPA, REHS