Heartland Chapter CHMM Awards & Recognition

General Requirements

1.                  Both nominee and nominators must be current members of the Chapter in good standing, with dues paid.

2.                  Submit separate applications for each nomination.

3.                  Self-nominations may be submitted

4.                  Supply documentation for support of the nomination. Send by pdf as an attachment if emailed.

5.                  Nominations must be written (electronic is acceptable).

6.                  The Chapter awards committee is responsible for reviewing nominations and selecting the recipient(s).

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Questions should be directed to the Chapter Awards Committee Chairperson

The award program runs from January 1st to October 31st, applications are due by October 31st. Awards are open to all members in good standing: primary, affiliate, or student members. The awards will be presented at the December Holiday Social and the chapter will send a letter to the awardee’s place of business recognizing the achievement and contribution to the ACHMM Heartland Chapter.

Heartland Chapter Champion

Given for distinguished service or achievement in support of the Heartland Chapter; one award per year and cannot be a member of the Chapter Board. The award honors a CHMM Chapter member who has made outstanding accomplishments in support of the Chapter, by providing long-term service or continuous professional achievements while promoting the integrity of the CHMM credential. This award is a certificate and letter of recognition sent to your company/organization.

Heartland Chapter Member of the Year

Given for perfect meeting attendance, including social events (excludes the Holiday Social); may be more than one awarded per year. This award is a certificate, and a letter of recognition sent to your company/organization.

Heartland Distinguished Service Recognition

Given to a Chapter member that has successfully achieved at least four (4) of the following criteria; one award per year. This award will be a plaque and a letter of recognition sent to your company/organization.

1.      Make a technical presentation on a Hazardous Material topic. (provide a copy of the program where presentation was made)*

2.      Publish a paper on a hazardous materials topic in a professional periodical or other similar publication. (provide a copy of the paper and evidence of publication, i.e. table of contents)*

3.      Serve as a board member (officer or director) in the Chapter

4.      Submit comments on state or federal legislation or rulemaking related to hazardous materials management (provide a copy of the submission)