Association of
North Carolina Boards of Health
ANCBH Awards
It has been the tradition of ANCBH to present 3 awards annually to fellow North Carolinians who have distinguished themselves in their service to public health in our state. We would like your help in nominating individuals or entire boards of health to receive these awards. The nomination form is available here.
Carl Durham Award
Eligible: Institutional, Individual, Associate or Emeritus Member of ANCBH
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has made significant contributions to public health
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is an effective advocate for public health at the local, regional, and/or state levels.
Outstanding Board of Health Award
Eligible: ANCBH Institutional Member
Nominee:
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The board’s leadership in public health accomplishments must be clearly evident.
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The accomplishment must either have documented results or be currently producing intended results.
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The activity may be accomplished through the health department, other agencies, or groups.
Robert Ed Strother Partnership Award
Eligible: Individual
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Established and/or fostered a public-private partnership, which has improved public health for the community
Award Recipients
ANCBH is proud to recognize individuals and groups for their contributions to and accomplishments in public health. We're pleased to introduce to you to these outstanding individuals and organizations.
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2024 Recipients
Outstanding Board of Health Award
Guilford County Board of Commissioners
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Carl Durham Award
Catawba County Environmental Health Team
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Robert ‘Ed’ Strother Partnership Award
Christie Sykes, RN, Alamance County Refugee Program
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ANCBH President’s Award
Presented by ANCBH President Dr. Jean Douglas to Dr. Benjamin Tillett
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2023 Recipients
Vaughn Upshaw Award
Karina Gonzalez, MPH Candidate, is recognized for her leadership in building healthy, resilient communities, while centering equity. This includes her work in Ashe and Alleghany Counties for AppHealthCare migrant farmworker health team, which promotes equity at the local level in rural communities with migrant Latin populations. After an outbreak of COVID on a farm of migrant H2-A workers, she was able to get migrant workers prioritized for mobile vaccine clinics, onsite response, and increased access to care.
Robert Blackburn Award
Robert Zerniak, MPH Candidate, is recognized for his leadership in helping individuals receive the necessary resources and access to care that many lack in eastern NC. Rob and his stakeholders are advocating for Medicaid expansion which will improve the lives of eastern NC residents. His work as an EMT and administrative intern in rural eastern North Carolina directly touches the lives of many underserved patients.
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Awards Presentation by Dr. John Kessler, ANCBH Board Member March 23, 2023
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