AWARDS GAIN OFFICIAL RECOGNITION FOR YOUR
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CIPHI Ontario encourages the recognition of its members for their significant contribution to the professional association, the field of environmental health and/or the betterment of public health. If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their achievements, CIPHI Ontario would be honoured to present them with an award for their service.
FULL MEMBER - BURSARY & AWARDS
National Branch Conference Bursary These bursaries are used to supplement employers' funds to attend the national branch conference. Eligible recipients are reviewed and selected by the awards committee. Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Health in Ontario This award is given to a CIPHI Ontario Environmental Public Health Professional for their outstanding achievements in the field of environmental health. Eligible recipients are reviewed and selected by the awards committee. Award of Excellence in the Dissemination of Environmental Health Information This award recognizes the contributions of a certified Environmental Health Professional in Ontario, in the dissemination of environmental health information in Ontario and abroad. Eligible recipients are reviewed and selected by the awards committee. Certificate of Appreciation for Services Rendered This award is given to individuals or organizations in recognition of their assistance to the executive council. Eligible recipients are reviewed and selected by the membership councillor and the secretary/treasurer.
25-Year Award These awards are given to Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors members in good standing with 25 years of membership. Eligible recipients are reviewed and selected by the membership councilor and the secretary/treasurer. 50-Year Award These awards are given to Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors members in good standing with 50 years of membership. Eligible recipients are reviewed and selected by the membership councillor and the secretary/treasurer.
HEALTH UNIT AWARDS
Ontario Health Unit Hosting Award This award is a recognition award given to the health unit that is hosting the current year's CIPHI Ontario conference. Award is presented by the membership councillor and the secretary/treasurer. 100% Membership Award This recognition award is given to any health unit in Ontario with 100% CIPHI membership among its Public Health Inspectors. Eligible recipients are reviewed and selected by the membership councillor and the secretary/treasurer.
STUDENT - BURSARIES & AWARDS
James Powell Award Bursary provided to the graduating student in the environmental health stream with the highest GPA in the School of Occupational and Public Health at Ryerson University. Student Ontario Branch Conference Bursary One bursary awarded annually to supplement the student's funds to attend the CIPHI Ontario conference.
Dave Patterson Memorial Board of Certification Bursary Full payment of examination fee only (approximately $500, subject to fees set by the board). Application Form
Student Membership Bursary Award Five Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors memberships awarded to students by means of a lottery. |
The winning article for the 2012 Stanier Award is The Politics of Food, submitted by Elisabeth Driscoll.
Congratulations Elisabeth, for writing such a thought-provoking piece.

Cameron Weighill (left), President of CIPHI (Ontario Branch), attended the award ceremonies at Ryerson University on November 8, 2012. During the ceromony Cameron presented the James Powell Memorial Award to Shane Bonthron (right).
Congratulations to Shane for achieving the highest GPA of his class. Well done!

Five student memberships to CIPHI are awarded each year by lottery. This year's winner from Ryserson is Reecha Sharma. Raymond Ramdayal presented her with her award at Ryerson this past February.
Awards and executives
No member of CIPHI Ontario Branch Executive is eligible for any bursary during their term of office. Members of the executive council are eligible to receive awards of merit.