2021 Awards, Honors, and Scholarship Recipients
We were proud to bestow ten national awards representing outstanding individuals, programs, and groups throughout the country in 2021. From students excelling during unparalleled times to new leaders working on diversity efforts, to some of the most recognized names in our professional community, this year's recipients illustrate the dedication and selflessness of those in our field. The following people were honored with awards in 2021.
AEHAP Student Research Competition Winners
- Angela Spugnardi, Eastern Kentucky University
- Lexi Kyro, Montana State University
- Sydney Bohall, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- Gabriela Ornelas, Illinois State University
- Rowan Carroll, Illinois State University
Dr. Bailus Walker, Jr. Diversity & Inclusion Award
- Aqualia (Shauna) Nelson, B.S., M.A., REHS/RS
Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant
- North Richland Hills, TX
NEHA/AAS Scholarship
- Samson Strickland, Undergraduate recipient, East Carolina University
- Graham Siegel, Undergraduate recipient, Western Carolina University
- Saba Wube, Graduate recipient, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
NEHA Affiliate Certificates of Merit
Individuals
- Derreck Webb (nominated by the New Jersey ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association)
- Brian Gutierrez (nominated by the New Jersey ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association)
- Mark Peloquin (nominated by the Minnesota ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association)
- Michael Sukup (nominated by the Iowa ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association)
- Karen Contador (nominated by the Massachusetts ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association)
- Patrick Lindsey (nominated by the Alabama ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association)
Teams
- The Connecticut Environment Health Association - Workforce Development Committee
- The Iowa ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association Fall Conference Committee
- G & L Laboratories nominated by the Massachusetts ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association
- The Montana ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association Legislative Committee
NEHA Past Presidents Award
- David Dyjack, DrPH, CIH
NEHA Presidential Citations
- Alicia Collins
- Amer El-Ahraf
- Angelica Ledezma
- Brian Collins
- Dr. Carolyn Hester Harvey
- Charles Powell
- Dustin Long
- Gail Vail
- Jonna Ashley
- Kristen Ruby-Cisneros
- Kristie Denbrock
- Dr. Manjit Randhawa
- Michael Newman
- NEHA Staff
- Dr. Priscilla Oliver
- Renee Clark
- Roy Kroeger
- Santiago Ezcurra
- Soni Fink
- Technical Advisors
- Vince Radke
NSF International Scholar
- Reggie Eggen, University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award
- Washoe County Health District
Walter F. Snyder ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Award
- Kevin Smith
Walter S. Mangold Award
- Vincent J. Radke, MPH, RS, CP-FS, CPH, DLAAS