Annually, the CHW Section recognizes contributions through its two (2) awards: CHW of the Year; and CHW Group of the Year.
Our awards:
- Recognize CHWs' dedication to their work and their efforts to benefit their community and clients, and the CHW field
- Raise awareness of the profile of CHWs in the U.S. and globally
- Promote group work by acknowledging collectively undertaken initiatives and encouraging groups to improve overall programming;
- Provide cross-country recognition for innovative and high-quality programs;
- Provide an opportunity for increased CHW Section exposure with APHA, increasing member recruitment and retention.
CHW Section Scholarships
With funding from the Harold and Grace Sewell Memorial Trust Fund, the CHW Section offers scholarships for community health workers to attend the APHA Annual Meeting. These scholarships honor the important work of grassroots advocates who promote health in their communities. The funding supports the recipient's knowledge, experience, and commitment to APHA. One important goal of the CHW Section scholarship subsidies is to help CHW leaders learn about the mission and vision of APHA, the CHW Section, and learn about opportunities for engagement and leadership within the CHW Section. These funds must first be dedicated to support the recipient’s APHA annual membership and/or to support registration and attendance at the APHA Annual Meeting. Applications typically open early-summer, coinciding with open registration for the APHA Annual Meeting, closes mid-summer, with recipients being notified late summer. Connect with program planner for details: Shontel Minor and Denise Vasquez.