ASPHN Annual Award Categories
EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE
DESCRIPTION
This award acknowledges and recognizes an ASPHN member for his or her outstanding contribution to the field of public health nutrition and his or her activities and efforts that have assisted in meeting ASPHN’s mission.
EXCELLENCE IN ASSOCIATION WORK
DESCRIPTION
This award goes to an ASPHN member whose committee work or Board activities during the past year have made a major difference in moving forward ASPHN's goals and objectives.
EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY
DESCRIPTION
This award recognizes someone who has made a significant contribution to the field of public health nutrition through advocacy, policy change, and/or collaborative work with decision makers.
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP FOR THE MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH NUTRITION COUNCIL
DESCRIPTION
This award honors a leader on the MCH Council for his or her outstanding contribution to expanding ASPHN's contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of the MCH population.
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP FOR NATIONAL FRUIT & VEGETABLE NUTRITION COUNCIL
DESCRIPTION
This award honors a leader on the National Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council for his or her outstanding contribution to public health nutrition specifically related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption. This award also recognizes the Council member’s leadership role with federal partners and/or the National Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council.