Awards
Each year, the branch recognizes individuals or organizations who provide outstanding service to their community and profession. Congratulations to all the winners of the 2020 awards.
AB/NWT/NU Awards
Advocate Award
The Advocate Award (formally known as the Medical Office of Health Award) recognizes individuals, companies and/or organizations for their support, commitment and advancement of the field of Environmental Public Health in Alberta, Northwest Territories or Nunavut.
2019 Winners: Dr. Judy MacDonald, Lorraine Ingham, Vera Potts, and Betty Smith
Community Service Awards
The Community Service Award recognizes a member of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) who is working in the field of Environmental Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, Northwest Territories or Nunavut and has received their Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). This award is given to a member of CIPHI (Alberta Branch) who volunteers their time and resources in the community.
2019 Winner: None
Court Case Award
The Court Case Award recognizes a member of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) who works in the field of Environmental Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut and has received their Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). This award is given to a member of CIPHI (Alberta Branch) who in the preceding year has had an EPH situation proceed to the Alberta, Northwest Territories or Nunavut court system in an effort to protect and promote public health. The member dedicated time and effort from the beginning of the situation to the presentation of the case in the courts by way of meticulous documentation and providing a clear and concise brief for the courts to review.
2019 Winner: Patricia Vernon
Daniel Robert Vujevic Promising New Professional Award
The Daniel Robert Vujevic Promising New Professional Award recognizes a member of the Alberta Branch of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors who, in the eyes of his/her colleagues, has actively demonstrated outstanding service to the Institute and/or the profession of environmental public health.
2019 Winner: None
Environmental Public Health Manager Award
The Environmental Public Health Award recognizes a member of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) who works in the field of Environmental Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut and acts in a management capacity for an EPH program. This award is given to a member of CIPHI (Alberta Branch) in a management position who, in the eyes of a member(s) of the CIPHI (AB Branch) has demonstrated commitment and support of the CIPHI (AB Branch) and its activities and/or shown perseverance in advancing the profession of Certified Public Health Inspectors.
2019 Winner: None
Fortitude Award
The Fortitude Award recognizes a member of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) who works in the field of Environmental Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, Northwest Territories or Nunavut and has received their Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). This award is given to a member of CIPHI (Alberta Branch) who, in the eyes of their colleagues, has had to deal with a particularly challenging situation in the field of EPH during the preceding year. This individual has shown unwavering dedication, perseverance and professionalism during the difficult circumstances.
2019 Winner: Jennifer Guth
LE Stewart Award
The LE Stewart Award is named in honour of a man who worked diligently on behalf of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors and the field of Environmental Health in Alberta. It is awarded to a member of the Alberta Branch, who, in the eyes of his or her colleagues, has made a significant contribution to our association, the profession and/or the community.
2019 Winner: None
Long Term Service Award
The Long-Term Service Award recognizes a member of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) who has been in the field of Environmental Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, Northwest Territories or Nunavut for at least ten years from the date stated on the nominee’s Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada).
2019 Winner: None
President's Award for Academic Achievement
The Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) believes that outstanding academic achievement in the Environmental Health Program at Concordia University College of Alberta deserves recognition. A cash award of $750 will be granted to one student from each academic year that has:
- Graduated from the program and;
- Demonstrated the highest academic achievement in the program.
2018 Winner: Garry Tang & Andrew Stark
Innovation Award
The Innovation Award recognizes a member of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) who works in the field of Environmental Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut and has received their Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). The award is given to a member of CIPHI (Alberta Branch) who’s innovative thinking and dedication to the field of EPH has led to changes in the practice of EPH by their employer, within the province or on a national level.
2019 Winner: None