In 2005, Florida International Universitys Robert Stempel School of Public Health instituted the Paths of Public Health Awards to recognize and honor the first responders and frontline public health workers whose dedication and contributions have improved the health of the South Florida community.
Awards are made in the following five categories:- Health Policy and Management
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Epidemiology and Infectious Disease
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Community Nutrition
In addition, the Robert Stempel Award is awarded to a public health professional who has accomplished outstanding work within the South Florida community.
Applications for nominations may be accessed at http://ssph.fiu.edu/path_award.html. Please consider nominating an individual employed in the public health field and who:- Resides in South Florida – Palm Beach, Monroe, Broward or Miami-Dade counties,
- Has made outstanding and sustained contributions on behalf of the community, and
- Has at least five (5) years public health experience/service
The Paths of Public Health Awards is possible through the generous sponsorship of Fleishman
Hillard, Inc. and the support of the Miami-Dade County Health Department, Broward County Health Department, Monroe County Health Department, Palm Beach County Health Department, and the Memorial Healthcare System.
