All applicants must be permanent residents of California to be eligible for awards and scholarships
All applications must be postmarked on or before January 18, 2008.
This award is available on an annual basis to give special recognition to an individual who has demonstrated and exceptional career performance in the field of environmental health via service to his/her community, employer and CEHA.
Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship is available on an annual basis to provide financial assistance to an undergraduate student interested in pursuing a degree in the sciences. The recipient will receive a cash gift of $2500.00 upon proof of full-time enrollment in a 4 year accredited college or university the semester/quarter following receipt of the scholarship.
This scholarship is available on an annual basis to provide encouragement and financial assistance to a deserving student who demonstrates financial need and to promote interest in the field of environmental health. This $650.00 scholarship is co sponsored by the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Heath.
This award is available on an annual basis to recognize an outstanding person (or group of persons) who has (have) made a significant educational contribution to the field of environmental health and environmental health professionals by providing instruction or by involvement in the training process.
This $650.00 scholarship is available on an annual basis to give special recognition to a graduate student of environmental health who has demonstrated a superior ability to relate graduate studies to the realities of the environmental health field.
College Student Scholarship (Upper Division or Graduate Studies)
This scholarship is available on an annual basis to provide financial assistance to an upper division or graduate student enrolled in an science program who has intentions of future full time employment in the field of environmental health. The recipient will receive a cash gift of $500.00
Graduating High School Senior Scholarship
This scholarship is available on an annual basis to provide financial assistance to a high school senior interested in environmental health science in his/her pursuit of higher education. The recipient will receive a cash gift of $300.00 upon proof of enrollment in an institution of higher education.
Junior High School - Young Student Award
This award is intended to encourage the study and understanding of the field of environmental health by honoring a deserving junior high school student. This award is available on an annual basis to provide financial assistance and recognition to a junior high school student for a project relating to the field of environmental health, entered in the California State Science Fair. The recipient will receive a $100.00 savings bond and a certificate of recognition. Honorable mention certificates may also be awarded.
This award is available on an annual basis to give special recognition to a CEHA member (or group of members) who has/have performed exceptional service to the general public by the promotion or enhancement of Registered Environmental Health Specialists, the field of environmental health or CEHA. This award is to be given only when deemed appropriate, not necessarily annually.
Environmental Health Specialist of the Year
This award is available on an annual basis for presentation to an outstanding Environmental Health Specialist who has, during the year prior to selection, made a major impact on the field of environmental health by the development of a special program, educational activities, involvement in the legislative process, or any special achievement which enhances the delivery of the environmental health services.
Mark
C. Nottingham Memorial Award
This award is available on an annual basis to honor an
individual in industry who has demonstrated recognizable and significant
contributions to CEHA or the field of environmental health.
Legislator
of the Year Award
This award is available on an annual basis to recognize
and honor a legislator who has sponsored legislation or contributed
in a significant way towards the promotion of the field of environmental
health or to further the objectives of CEHA.
Media
Award
This award is available on an annual basis to
recognize an individual (or group of individuals) who has (have), through
the medium of newspaper, magazine, radio, television, etc. in the year
prior to selection, enhanced or promoted the field of environmental
health professionals.
(Updated 9/20/07)
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