Awards
Each year, the Association of North Carolina Boards of Health recognizes individuals and groups for their contributions to and accomplishments in public health with three awards:
- Outstanding Board of Health Award
- Carl Durham Award
- Robert Ed Strother Award
The criteria for each award include:
- Community Involvement
- Citizen Support
- Inter-agency Collaboration
- Innovative Approaches
- Impact on Public Health
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Top: Steven Smith, Health Director, Henderson County Health Dept. accepting for his board of health. Bottom - Man on left: Dr. Oliver Johnson, Vice Chair and Dr. Connie Barnes, Chair, Johnston County Board of Health. Johnston and Henderson Counties tied for this award. |
View/download Nomination Form (PDF)
Submission Deadline: January 9, 2015
List of Awards
Outstanding Board of Health (there was a tie for 2015 - Henderson & Johnston)
- The Nominee for this award must be an ANCBH Institutional member of ANCBH.
- The board’s leadership in public health accomplishments must be clearly evident.
- The accomplishment must either have documented results or be currently producing intended results.
- The activity may be accomplished through the health department, other agencies, or groups.
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| In black: Norma Riffe, Director, Public Health Development and Promotion, Iredell County, standing in for Jane Murray, RN,BSN,MS Award Recipient of the Robert L Strother Award Barbara Ann Hughes, President, ANCBH on the Right |
Robert "Ed" Strother Partnership Award
The Nominee for this award has established and/or fostered a public-private partnership, which has improved public health for the community.
Current Recipients (2015)
Outstanding Board of Health
Henderson County Health Dept.
Johnston County Health Dept.
Robert L. Strother Award
Jane Murray, Iredell County