Trail Blazer
To recognize and honor a creative and innovative Public
Health Director who has less than five years’ experience, which has
demonstrated great leadership skills. Guidelines recognize the qualities of
loyalty, devotion and perseverance for the betterment of public health
departments, with an impact on comprehensive public health services.
Outstanding Director
To honor and recognize exceptional and
meritorious achievement as a Public Health Director. Guidelines will recognize
contributions to the improvement of the overall status of health departments across
this great commonwealth, must have five years or more of experience as a Public
Health Director, must reflect innovative and creative approaches with an impact
on comprehensive public health services.
Lifetime Achievement
To recognize and honor an individual who over the course of
his or her career, has made significant contribution to Public Health. Guidelines will recognize at least two of the
following criteria: mentoring and practice at the local and state level;
leadership role in the county/district and state or national level; at least 15
years’ experience in public health in a leadership or director role.