JACK B. HATLEN INSPIRATIONAL AWARD  

Purpose

          The purpose of the Jack B. Hatlen Inspirational Award is to give recognition to a WSEHA member who has:

 1.      Directed considerable time, commitment and personal effort toward the development, maintenance and/or promotion of the Washington State Environmental Health Association; and

2.       Inspired and motivated other environmental health professionals, through his/her involvement and personal enthusiasm, to become involved with the Association and to develop their maximum level of personal and professional potential.

 Policy  

It shall be the policy of this Association to only make this award to nominated individuals who meet the following eligibility criteria.  If in any year, no members are nominated, or if in the judgment of the Committee or the Board of Directors the nominated individuals do not meet the criteria, no award shall be awarded in that year.  

Eligibility Criteria

          To be eligible for this award, the nominee must:

 1.      Be a member in good standing in any category of membership (NOTE:  special emphasis shall be given to practitioners at the field level, but members at other levels should not be excluded);

 2.      Not have been a previous recipient of the award, nor be currently serving as an officer or director of the Association; and

 3.      Exhibit inspirational traits and qualities that reflect credit both upon the nominee as an individual and the profession.  The desired inspirational traits are characterized by the following.

    A positive and enthusiastic attitude
    An orientation to meet challenges
    An interest in the development of others
    An interest in the approach(es), which others take to problems
    Willingness to accept challenges and to try new ways of doing things
    Willingness to take a stand on issues
    Ability to encourage others to become involved  

The activities of a nominee should epitomize the objectives of the Association.  Activities that should be considered include:  

        a.    Developing cooperation among the various branches and departments of government in activities directed toward the improvement of public health;  

b.      Increasing the knowledge and efficiency of WSEHA members to promote high standards of attainment in their work;  

c.      Increasing opportunities for the professional development of the members;

d.             Enhancing the professional recognition of environmental health practitioners; and

e.            Giving time to the Association by serving on committees and on the Board.

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