It is OPHA's aim to spark ideas and excitement about public heath. Each year we recognize those people who have made outstanding efforts to improve the public's health. At the annual OPHA conference we turn the spotlight on exceptional partners and colleagues to express appreciation for their contributions and for the inspiration they offer as pathfinders for future public health leaders.
Honors Awarded
Emerging Leader Award
This award is given to a person(s) who has demonstrated leadership, innovation, and creativity in the beginning of his or her public health career.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is given to a person(s) or organization(s) who have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to public health, to the improvement of health in Oregon.
Legislator of the Year Award
This award is given to an Oregon legislator who has made an outstanding contribution to public health in Oregon
2008 Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Carol Elliott RN, BSN
Family Planning Coordinator
Oregon Public Health Division Office of Family Health
Women's Reproductive Health Section
Emerging Leader Award
Mel Rader MS, MS
Program Director
Up Stream Public Health
Legislator of the Year Award
Rep. Diane Rosenbaum
Oregon House of Representatives
Student Poster Awards
Rachel Burdon, LPN, BA, MPH (c) - Ban the Bag Campaign: The Halt of Infant Formula Marketing in Oregon Maternity Hospitals
Connie Nguyen-Truong, RN - Using Community Based Participatory Research Methods to Explore Beliefs about the Pap Smear among Vietnamese Women: Results of Key-Informant Interviews
2007 Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Jane Fouste RD, BS
Oregon WIC Local Services Manager
Oregon Public Health Division Office of Family Health
Emerging Leader Award
Antonio Torres, BS
Promotor de Salud
Benton County Health Dept.
Legislator of the Year Award
Representative Tina Kotek MA
Oregon House of Representatives