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  Published or unpublished articles and/or other documents, authored or co-authored by the nominee, which contribute to the art and science of environmental health.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.

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