Hello Everyone,

The National Educational Conference is being held this year on September 21-24th. It’s time to acknowledge our colleagues who have shown their dedication to the profession and to CIPHI. If you know someone who is deserving of recognition for their tireless efforts in Public Health, nominate them now. The closing date for accepting nominations is July 21 2025.

Be sure to get your nominations in before its too late. A nomination form is attached, but descriptions, details, and nomination forms for all the National Awards are also available at https://ciphi.ca/membership/our-awards/

Alex Cross Award

This award is issued to a member for displaying the highest standards of professional practice during the past year.

Alexander Officer Award

This award is issued to an organization or agency for outstanding and meritorious achievements in the field of public or environmental health.

Environmental Health Review Award

This award is issued to a member, non-member, individual, or organization for excellence in presenting an environmental health issue or topic to the public.

President’s Award

This award is issued to a former member of the NEC, BOC, CoPE, or EHFC, who has demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to CIPHI while in office.

Honorary Membership Award

This award is issued to a person who is not eligible for regular, retired or life CIPHI membership, and recognizes outstanding support, contribution, or service to CIPHI or environmental public health professionals in Canada in general.

Life Membership Award

This award is issued to a CIPHI member for outstanding service to the institute, to their profession, and/or to their community over an extended period of time.

Recognition of 50-year members

Being a member of any organization for 50 years is not only an achievement but most certainly an important milestone to be recognized. Those who have done so with CIPHI not only express support for their profession but also show their dedication to the institute.

Recognizing the importance of these members and their contributions to CIPHI over the years is more than well deserved.

The Charlie Young Award (NEW Award)

This award is issued to a CIPHI member in good standing for outstanding commitment to and excellence in mentoring colleagues and students.

National Awards Nomination Form

Please send nominations and supporting documents to the Awards Nomination Committee via the National Office.

Thank you

Kiran Sidhu
National Awards Committee Chair

Dear Colleagues, The Environmental Health Foundation of Canada (EHFC) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the 2025 awards are now open!  Each year, the EHFC proudly recognizes outstanding individuals, organizations, and initiatives that demonstrate leadership, innovation and excellence in the field of Environmental Public Health. These awards celebrate the contributions that advance and promote Environmental Public Health in communities across Canada. Detailed award descriptions and the nomination form can be found here. A special thank you to our partners and donors who make it possible to honor the contributions that inspire a collective commitment to excellence in the field of Environmental Public Health. T. Duncan Ellison Safe Water Award sponsored by the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association Clifford E. Van Alstyne Communication Award supported by EHFC Dr. R. Neil Lowry Safe Recreational Water Award sponsored by the Lowry Group Environmental Health Leadership Award sponsored by Hedgerow Software Lilli Ann Zahara Public Health Education Award supported by EHFC Food Safety Award sponsored by NSF Award nominations close June 15, 2025. Continuing Education Bursary – For those looking to pursue further education, the 2025 Continuing Education Bursary is also open.  The application can be found here. Bursary applications close June 15, 2025. For additional information or questions please email ehfcchair@gmail.com. Kind regards, Lena Parker, CPHI(C) Chair, Environmental Health Foundation of Canada /  Fondation canadienne de l’hygiène du milieu  The Charitable Division of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors /  La division caritative de l’Institut canadien des inspecteurs en santé publique www.EHFC.ca