Eastern District NCPHA

Awards

There are numerous individuals and teams across the Eastern District Public Health Family whose commitment and excellence merit recognition. Peer acknowledgment is one of the most meaningful honors in our profession, and we encourage you to thoughtfully consider public health colleagues who exemplify outstanding service. We invite you to submit a nomination for an employee or department whose contributions have strengthened our public health mission. Your participation ensures that exceptional work is celebrated and that those who go above and beyond receive the recognition they deserve. These awards are presented annually at the awards luncheon at the Annual Educational Conference.

Nominations for the 2026 awards are now open use the survey link below to submit nominations: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8586267/EDNCPHA-2026-Awards

Contact Trey Wright, EDNCPHA Awards Committee Chair fwright@rockinghamcountync.gov with any questions or concerns.

Award Details

Stacy H. Covil Outstanding Individual Achievement Award
The EDNCPHA member nominated for this award should have demonstrated an outstanding achievement in a specific health related project, program or activity within the past two years. Priority will be given to selecting an individual who has been instrumental in providing significant local, regional or state impact, or the potential for such impact, as a result of implementing the project, program or activity.

Outstanding Career Achievement Award
The EDNCPHA member nominated for this award should have significant achievements during a career that is characterized by exemplary and sustained service to public health.

William “Bill” Smith Outstanding Public Health Award
The agency or program nominated for this award should have health programming that is considered creative, innovative, efficient and effective. The programming should have demonstrated community involvement and impact and has been or is planned to be an ongoing effort.

Follow this link to view past: Award Winners - Eastern District NCPHA