HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
1.
A nominee for honorary membership should have made a significant
contribution to the field of environmental health by achievements in the field
or in related fields or through public service activities, which have benefited
the field or profession.
2.
The nominee should, by past performance and behavior, demonstrate his/her
adherence to the concepts and principles embodied by the objectives and "Code of
Ethics" of the Association as spelled out in the WSEHA Constitution and By-Laws.
3.
Current members of the WSEHA are not eligible.
4.
Residency within the state of Washington is
not a requirement.
Procedures
1.
Nomination and Selection:
a.
Nominations may be submitted by any member of the Association to the
Nominations and Awards Committee.
b.
Nominations should include a narrative statement of the nominee's
contribution to WSEHA and/or the nature of his/her distinguished service to the
field of environmental health.
c.
The Committee will review all nominations and submit a recommendation to
the Board of Directors for final approval.
d.
The Board of Directors, in unusual circumstances, may award an Honorary
Membership without review by the Nominations & Awards Committee.
In such cases, the Board shall subsequently provide to the Nominations &
Awards Committee a copy of any related materials, used in the decision or
presentation of the award, for its records.
2.
Award Specifications:
A Certificate of Honorary Membership,
suitable for framing, shall be issued to each recipient.
The certificate shall be similar to the following example:
The Washington State
Environmental Health Association
Hereby grants Honorary Membership
in this Association to
First M. Name
In recognition of his/her distinguished
service in the field of environmental health
Date, 20??
__________________________
President