Awards & Honors

cphawardsThe following awards and honors are presented by the College of Public Health every year.

Excellence in Teaching Award

The Excellence in Teaching Award honors faculty for exemplary performance. Past winners include:

2007-2008: Xin He, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Biostatistics
2006-2007: Amy K. Ferketich, PhD, associate professor, Division of Epidemiology
2005-2006: Sandra J. Tanenbaum, PhD, associate professor, Division of Health Services Management and Policy
2004-2005: Ann Scheck McAlearney, ScD, MS, associate professor, Division of Health Services Management and Policy
2002-2003: Randall E. Harris, M.D., PhD, professor, Division of Epidemiology
2001-2002: Randi Love, PhD, clinical associate professor, Division of Health Behavior and Health Promotion

Employee of the Year Award

The Employee of the Year Award recognizes staff members who display exceptional work habits and customer relations through their actions and attitudes. It's typically presented in the summer at an employee recognition luncheon. Past winners include:

2008: Renee Watts, facilities manager, College of Public Health
2007: Roger Stockdale, accountant, College of Public Health
2006: Joanne Pearsol, associate director, Center for Public Health Practice
2005: Susie Householder, human resources manager, College of Public Health
2004: Don Shymanski, director of information systems, College of Public Health

 Download/print the the nomination form.

Champions of Public Health Awards

The Champions of Public Health Awards are presented annually each fall to individuals and organizations who, through their professional achievements, volunteer service or civic involvement, personify the mission of the College of Public Health to improve the lives of Ohio's citizens.

2009 Public Health Champions

Past winners include:

2008: Gary A. Smith, MD, director, Center for Injury Research and Policy, Nationwide Children's Hospital
2008: Barbara Beckwith, advocate for breast cancer awareness among minority populations
2008: SmokeFree Columbus
2007: Anne R. Harnish, assistant director, Ohio Department of Health, retired 2007
2007: Robert D. Murray, MD, director, Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition, Nationwide Children's Hospital
2007: Cincinnati Health Department's School Dental Program
2006: William C. Myers, MS, Health Commissioner, Columbus Health Department, 1980-2002
2006: Gregory L. Halley, MD, MBA, Health Commissioner, Wayne County Health Department
2006: Tri-County Nurse Team from Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull Counties
2005: Maurice "Mo" Mullet, MD, Holmes County Health Commissioner
2005: Kathryn Peppe, RN, MS, chief, Division of Family and Community Health Services
2005: Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

Student Choice Award

This award is presented each June at the spring quarter commencement celebration. The award is sponsored by the CPH Alumni Society with nominations made by students.