2019 Celebration of Excellence Awards

The School of Public Health came together to celebrate excellence.

Donna Richardson - 08 November 2019

On the final day of This is Public Health™ Week 2019, the School of Public Health community came together to celebrate excellence in research, practice, teaching; and to recognize the contributions of individuals who are enriching student life, and creating a culture of diversity and inclusion.

"Together, our community of faculty, staff and students share a common vision-to improve the health and well-being of all people, in collaboration with local, national and global partners," says Shanthi Johnson, dean. "People make it all work."


This is Public Health Week Awards

This is Public HealthTM Week celebrates innovations in research and practice which protect and improve the health of populations around the globe. The Douglas R. Wilson Award of Excellence is given for the best overall student poster and oral presentations as determined by a selection committee.

Douglas R Wilson Award of Excellence (MPH Oral Presentation); School of Public Health
Mehnaz Rehmani

Douglas R Wilson Award of Excellence (MPH Poster Presentation); School of Public Health
Avash Puri

Douglas R Wilson Award of Excellence (MSc Oral Presentation); School of Public Health
Jakob Koziel

Douglas R Wilson Award of Excellence (MSc Poster Presentation); School of Public Health
Heather Nixdorff

Douglas R Wilson Award of Excellence (PhD Oral Presentation); School of Public Health
Melita Avdagovska

Douglas R Wilson Award of Excellence (PhD Poster Presentation); School of Public Health
Jacob Hambrook


School of Public Health Students' Association Teaching Awards

Each year, the students of the School recognize exceptional faculty and staff members for their contributions to teaching, learning and the overall environment through awards given by the School of Public Health Students' Association.

Instructor of the Year (Large Class); School of Public Health Students' Association
Gian Jhangri

Instructor of the Year (Distance Class); School of Public Health Students' Association
Tanis Farish and Sherilee Harper

Instructor of the Year (Small Class); School of Public Health Students' Association
Shelby Yamamoto

Teaching Assistant of the Year; School of Public Health Students' Association
Melita Avdagovska and Kelsey Robertson

Supervisor of the Year; School of Public Health Students' Association
Jane Springett

Advisor of the Year; School of Public Health Students' Association
Erin Pollock and Stephanie Yanow

Outstanding Contribution to Student Life; School of Public Health Students' Association
Helen Starodub


Other awards

The Diversity Champion Award is given to a student, staff, faculty member, adjunct or postdoctoral fellow who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion within the School of Public Health.

Diversity Champion Award; Diversity and Inclusion Action Group
Shelby Yamamoto

 

The Staff Recognition Award recognizes an individual who contributes to a positive culture within the School of Public Health, brings the best of themselves to work on a regular basis in performing his/her regular job duties, and is a great ambassador for the School.

Staff Recognition Award; School of Public Health
Karyn Gibbons