This award is given in memory of Professor Marianne Wessling-Resnick, devoted mentor, colleague, and former director of the PhD Program in the Biological Sciences in Public Health (BPH) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Presented annually in July to a current student or student team who has shown extraordinary commitment to the improvement of the program and experience of fellow students at Harvard. The award recipient(s) will also be recognized at the Harvard-Chan Convocation Ceremony in their year of graduation.
Award Details
Who may submit a nomination?
Students, faculty, and staff may nominate any current BPH student(s) for the award by submitting a written statement (no more than 200 words) to BPH@hsph.harvard.edu describing the contributions and activities. Members of our community are encouraged to work together to co-nominate BPH students whose efforts are particularly noteworthy. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, April 5, 2024.
Selection Process
The Selection Committee will review submitted nominations and choose a student or student team who has:
- Gone above and beyond their normal training and daily tasks to improve the experience and well-being of BPH peers.
- Through dedication and depth of service, demonstrated leadership and commitment to the members of the Harvard community.
When is the deadline for nominations?
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, April 5, 2024.
