Awards

BC Awards

BC Branch Member of the Year
The Award is presented to a member of the B.C. Branch who has made a significant contribution to the B.C. Branch and/or the Institute nationally over the previous several years, and/or to professional standards in environmental health through additional means such as health professional organizations other than the Institute, i.e. health advocacy groups, publications and employment. The award can be issued each year at the Annual General meeting and consists of a trophy and a shield. The shield contains the names of all recipients and may be retained by the current recipient for one year; the trophy remains the property of the recipient.

BC Branch Honorary Members
The Award is presented to any individual who has performed or rendered some outstanding service to public health and to society.

Bob Herbison Award
The Award originated as a plaque in 1986. After a fund-raising campaign and with the blessing of Bob and his wife Nan, the first financial award was presented in 1999 along with the plaque. The award is presented to any student who has completed level 5 or 6 of BCIT's Environmental Health Program. The plaque is inscribed as follows: "BOB HERBISON AWARD ~ Presented to a second year student member of the CIPHI BC Branch who, in the opinion of the Faculty of Environmental Health and approved by the BC Branch Executive, will demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with a variety of field situations with the high standard and characteristics as exhibited by Bob Herbison such as maturity of attitude, involvement and participation in class activities, demonstrated leadership ability, integrity, interpersonal skills and effective communication with peers and faculty at BCIT."

CIPHI BC Branch Bursary to a First Year Student at BCIT
The Award is based on the following criteria:

  • Proven financial need as determined by BCIT Financial Aids and Awards.
  • Enrollment in BCIT's Environmental Health program, irrespective of which tract or year they belong to (except level 8 students, who are ineligible).
  • Recipients do not have to be members of the Institute.

D.D. McNab Bursary
The Award is based on the following criteria:

  • Proven financial need as determined by BCIT Financial Aids and Awards.
  • Enrollment in BCIT's Environmental Health program, irrespective of which tract or year they belong to (except level 8 students, who are ineligible).
  • Recipients do not have to be members of the Institute.

Environmental Health Achievement Award
The Award is presented to a student who has completed Term 6 of the Environmental Health Program at BCIT, and who displays good communication and interpersonal skills, maturity, empathy and leadership ability. Students and faculty participate in the selection of the recipient. The recipient receives a medallion and a cash award.

There is no permanent source of funding for this award, so the amount of the award varies each year.

John A. Stringer Memorial Award
The Award is based on the following criteria: - Candidate must be a graduating student, completing levels 7 or 8 of BCIT's Environmental Health program.

  • The recipient can belong to any branch of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
  • Candidates will be of sound character with leadership potential as identified by the faculty of BCIT in consultation with the executive of the BC Branch of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

White Spot Award (no longer active)
The Award was granted to a student gaining the title of "Most Promising Public Health Inspector". The criteria established by White Spot Limited for determining the award winner were based on the candidates' examination marks with emphasis on food and quality control, the mark given to a report on Food Processing, financial need and lastly, the candidate who showed the most promise as a field inspector.

National Awards (recipients from BC)

25-year CIPHI Member Awards
A 25-year membership pin was presented to those BC Branch members recognized for 25 years or more of membership in CIPHI.

50-year CIPHI Member Awards
The National Executive Council (NEC) of CIPHI created a recognition award to honor members with 50 years or more of membership in CIPHI.

Alex Cross Award
The Award is presented to a member for displaying the highest standards of professional practice during the past year. Criteria include: Significant contribution to the advancement of association, the field of environmental health and/or the community.

  • Promotion of the professional standards of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
  • Exemplary leadership in dealing with a critical issue affecting environmental health or public health.

Alexander Officer Award
The Award is presented to an organization or agency for outstanding and meritorious achievements in the field of public or environmental health.

  • Achievement of meritorious and outstanding performance for either a specific project or over a prescribed period of time.
  • Innovation and excellence in program development and/or management.
  • Leadership and development of community participation in environmental health programs.
  • Leadership and innovation in planning, prioritization and management of environmental health concerns using risk management evaluations, such as prioritization of program activities with limited manpower and resources.

CIPHI Honorary Members
The Award is presented to a person who is not eligible for regular membership in the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, for outstanding support, contribution or service to the association or Public Health Inspectors in Canada in general.

CIPHI Life Members
The Award is presented to a member of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, for outstanding service to his or her profession and/or to his community over an extended period of time.

EHR Award
The Award is presented to a member, non-member, individual or organization for excellence in presenting an environmental health issue or topic to the public.

  • Leadership in effective utilization of communication to bring an issue of environmental health or public health significance to public attention and consideration.
  • Published works dealing with an issue of public health or public health significance.
  • Innovative use of communication tools to enhance the association or the field of environmental health.

President's Award
The Award is presented to a former member of the National Executive Council who has demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors while in office.

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