MPH, CIH, CSP, FAIHA. INTEGRITY OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – Identifying, developing, continuously improving, and promoting excellence in occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) practices, implementing a continuous improvement strategy, and advancing competency in specialty areas through accreditation and proficiency programs • Exposure Assessment and Strategies Committee (Blue Color Council) – Chair Andrew J. Becker, CIH; Vice Chair Narges Sinaki; Secretary Cullen Charles Whittaker, PE, CIH, CSP; Secretary-Elect Paula C. Steven, MSE, REHS, CIH, CSP, QEP; Past Chair/R&D Officer Kevin Joseph Mahoney, Jr. ADVOCACY – Influencing actions of the public, government, and organizations, building awareness of the OEHS profession’s impact, and empowering AIHA members and the public to support public policy positions • Laboratory Health and Safety Committee (Blue Color Council) – Chair Angela Dartt, PhD, CIH; Vice Chair Jan Gail Eggum, MPH, CIH, CHO; Secretary Tara Ann Koch, MSOH; Secretary-Elect Miranda Brown; R&D Officer David Acker.
AIHA VOLUNTEER GROUP PROJECT TEAM EXCELLENCE AWARDS These awards honor the volunteer groups with the most impactful activities and outcomes that align with AIHA’s five strategic objectives. COMMUNITY – Nurturing a diverse and inclusive professional community • Health Care Working Group (Yellow Color Council) – Chair Amy H. Snow, CIH; Vice Chair Michelle C. Rosales, MPH, CIH; Secretary William Hagen; R&D Officer Russell Sinor. ADVANCEMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE – Exploring, developing, and disseminating cutting-edge educational, technical, and career resources • Thermal Stress Working Group (Orange Color Council) – Chair Margaret Morrissey-Basler, PhD; Vice Chair Edward J. Primeau, CIH; Secretary Gabby Brewer; Past Chair W. Jon Williams. AWARENESS – Promoting the practice of occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS), increasing awareness of its value, and communicating AIHA’s mission, vision, and value proposition to attract new members • Opioids Working Group (Orange Color Council) – Chair Penelope E. Pietrowski, CIH; Secretary Steven R. Hudson, CIH; R&D Officer Peter B. Harnett, MS,
LYDIA RENTON OUTSTANDING IAC VOLUNTEER AWARD
DR. KLAUS WILLEKE & DR. PAUL A. BARON AWARD FOR BEST AEROSOL PROFESSIONAL POSTER Presented by the AIHA Aerosol Technology Committee This award recognizes the authors of the best professional (non-student) aerosol science poster presented at AIHA Connect. The poster must focus on aerosol science and technology as applied to the occupational environment. The award honors the legacy of Dr. Klaus Willeke and Dr. Paul A. Baron, renowned researchers and collaborators in aerosol science. Recipients for this award are chosen immediately before AIHA Connect—please support our students by attending the student poster session on Tuesday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. AILEEN YANKOWSKI OUTSTANDING LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by the AIHA Women in IH (WIH) Committee This award is presented to an individual who, through volunteerism, supports the career development of professional women, promotes leadership skills, and disseminates critical information relevant to women working in industrial hygiene. This year’s recipient is Courtney Gendron for her outstanding leadership, mentorship, and advocacy throughout 2024. Her active involvement across OEHS organizations, dedication to mentoring, and focus on women’s health and safety issues exemplify the spirit of this award. 2024 AIHA BEST SELLER This award is presented to the editor(s) of a recent publication that sold the most copies during the year. The 2024 best seller award is presented to Carter B. Ficklen, III, CIH, CSP for the Industrial Hygiene Reference and Study Guide , 4th edition. 2024 AIHA CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARD Presented by the AIHA Content Portfolio Advisory Group (CPAG) This award recognizes a publication completed in 2024 for its impact on the profession, originality, and quality of writing. This year’s recipients are Alex H. Lehocky, MS, CIH; Cheri Marcham, PhD, CIH, CSP, CHMM, FAIHA; Patrick D. Owens, CIH, CSP; and J. David Krause, PhD, MSPH, CIH, FAIHA for Odor Thresholds for Chemicals , 4th edition.
Presented by the AIHA International Affairs Committee This award recognizes an active committee member whose service and dedication to build global capacity and/or raise awareness have had profound influence and measurable contribution to the advancement of worker and community health and safety. It honors Lydia Renton for her unwavering commitment to protecting workers’ rights, reducing hazards, and fostering environments where the health and safety of workers worldwide is paramount. This year’s recipient is Tuan Nguyen, MBA, CIH, CSP, FAIHA . DAVID L. SWIFT MEMORIAL AWARD Presented by the AIHA Aerosol Technology Committee This award honors the memory of Dr. David L. Swift for his outstanding contributions to aerosol and industrial hygiene research. It is given to the author(s) of aerosol research papers published during the previous year in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. This year’s recipients are Osho, B., Elahifard, M., Wang, X., Abbasi, B., Chow, J.C., Watson, J.G., Arnott, W.P., Reed, Wm.R., and Parks, D. for their paper, Evaluation of PVC and PTFE filters for direct-on-filter crystalline silica quantification by FTIR (JOEH 2024; 21(8):539–550) https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2024.2357080 . TISHCHAUER AWARD Presented by the AIHA Ergonomic Committee This award recognizes a student ergonomics presentation at AIHA Connect. Recipients for this award are chosen immediately before AIHA Connect—please support our students by attending the student poster session on Tuesday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. UPTON SINCLAIR LECTURE AWARD Presented by the AIHA Social Concerns Committee The Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture, Protecting Miners: Insights Into Black Lung Disease and Regulatory Challenges , will be delivered at AIHA Connect 2025. It will elaborate on the hidden epidemic of severe black lung disease among coal miners, which promoted significant regulatory changes. This year’s recipient is Howard Berkes, NPR .
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