Each year, numerous awards are given to HSPH students. Below is information on how to submit nominations.
Albert Schweitzer Award
The Albert Schweitzer Award is given annually to a graduating HSPH student whose past work and current activities have been marked by a "reverence for life" and who has sought, as expressed by Schweitzer, to "make my life my argument." The selection committee gives special emphasis to service activities undertaken by nominees during the course of their studies at HSPH. Nominations should be in the form of a letter, describing in detail the relevant work and qualities of the nominee. Submit all nominations to Heather Curtin in the Student Affairs Office (Kresge G-20) by Wednesday, April 12. Members of the selection committee will interview finalists. This award will be presented at the HSPH Commencement Ceremony.
Who is eligible to receive the award:
HSPH students graduating in the 2005-06 academic year
Who is eligible to submit a nomination:
HSPH faculty, staff, and students
Deadline: April 12
Gareth M. Green Award
The Division of Public Health Practice and the Office for Professional Education announce the Gareth M. Green Award for Excellence in Public Health Practice for 2006. The award includes a plaque presented during the HSPH Commencement ceremony and a $500 prize. The deadline for submissions is April 12.
The award is given in memory of Gareth M. Green, M.D., who served as Associate Dean for Professional Education from 1990-1998 and was the first chair of the Advisory Council of the Division of Public Health Practice at HSPH. Green practiced internal medicine and did pioneering work in infectious diseases and pulmonary medicine. A distinguished environmental health scientist and educator, Green came to HSPH in 1990.
The award recognizes the student or student team whose project in public health practice contributes to the improvement of health of a defined population and makes a significant contribution to the public health practice knowledge base.
For more information, contact Roberta Gianfortoni at 617-432-3530.
Who is eligible to receive the award:
All graduating students, regardless of degree program or department, are eligible. Projects can be local, national, or international. Eligible projects for nomination must have been conducted for a course or directed study/tutorial during matriculation at HSPH and supervised by a faculty member.
Who is eligible to submit a nomination:
Faculty, administrators, and students. Students and/or student groups engaging in practice are also welcome to nominate themselves.
Deadline: April 12
Form can be downloaded at the Commencement Corner website.
HSPH Student Recognition Award
The HSPH Student Recognition Award honors an HSPH student who has demonstrated, through student activities and/or community service efforts, a commitment to excellence, leadership, volunteerism, and the highest ethical standards. While candidates may be peer-nominated or self-nominated, all nominees must submit the following statements: (1) a brief personal summary of student/community service activities for the academic year 2005-06, and (2) an essay (maximum 500 words) that describes the nominee's public health vision and how his or her activities for the year have exemplified this vision.
Submit nominations to Heather Curtin in the Student Affairs Office (Kresge G-20) by Wednesday, April 12. This award will be presented at an upcoming student event (tentatively the Class Party in late May). Students interested in serving on the committee to select the recipient of the Student Recognition Award should e-mail Curtin.
Who is eligible to receive the award:
Any HSPH student in good academic standing who has not previously won.
Who is eligible to submit a nomination:
Any HSPH student; self-nominations are accepted.
Deadline for nominations:
April 12 For nominations, submit a brief statement of why this person is being nominated. Nominees will be notified and asked to submit additional materials.
April 21 For each nominee's essay and summary of activities.
Dr. Fang-Ching Sun Memorial Award
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