2.
Review and Selection
Procedure:
a.
All nominations and supporting materials should be reviewed and
evaluated by the Nominations & Awards Committee.
A numerical score should be developed for each nominee using the
following criteria. (Maximum
possible = 100)
1)
Professionalism. The
scope and significance of the nominee's contribution to the field of
environmental health, which enhances the quality of environmental health
practice. (Points = 20)
2)
Individual Achievements. Special
activities, accomplishments, or work above and beyond usual employment
practices.
(Points = 20)
3)
WSEHA Activities. Offices
held, committee assignments, participation in promoting continuing
educational activities, etc. (Points
= 15)
4)
Other Public Health Activities.
Membership and activities in other public health or related
organizations or public health volunteer work.
(Points = 10)
5)
References. Recommendations
from recognized persons in the field of environmental health.
(Points = 10)
6)
Employment. Positions
held, level of duties and responsibilities, breadth of experience, etc.
(Points = 10)
7)
Publications. Published
or unpublished articles and/or other documents, authored or co-authored
by the nominee, which contribute to the art and science of environmental
health. (Points
= 5)
8)
Education. Degree(s) earned, continuing professional education
(special courses or training) completed.
(Points = 5)
9)
Other. Miscellaneous
items, not covered above, which demonstrate the nominee's outstanding
leadership or contribution to the field of environmental health.
(Points = 5)
b.
A nominee should have a point total of more
than 70 in order to be considered eligible for the award.
All eligible nominees, as determined by the above screening
procedure, shall be considered as candidates for the award.
c. The Committee shall select only one of the candidates, by acclamation or vote, as its recommended recipient. The Committee's recommendation shall be forwarded to the Board of Directors for final approval. The Board may request to see the supporting materials for the candidate.
d.
Should the Board disagree with the
Committee's recommendation, it may return the recommendation to the
Committee for further action. The
Committee may then select an alternate candidate or return a
recommendation that the award not be awarded for this year.