Alumni Awards

2020 Alumni Awards                 

This is a special year for the Alumni Awards. While we are not able to connect in person due to COVID-19, we are planning to host the first ever Virtual Alumni Awards on November 18! Mark your calendars and check back for ongoing updates about the remote program. The online nomination window has closed. Please contact Jennifer Sciullo, alumni coordinator, with any questions.  

The Pitt Public Health Alumni Awards recognize exemplary alumni for significant contributions to public health practice, research, and teaching and dissemination. We applaud the career milestones and the commitment of our alumni to serve others via the early career excellence and service awards. This year we are encouraging nominations of individuals who are engaged in COVID-related research and practice, and those engaged in social justice research and practice for all of the award categories.

Past winners have included CEOs of major health systems, Peace Corps volunteers, members of the U.S. Public Health Service, regional health department administrators, and university faculty. Alumni are welcome to self-nominate, or can be nominated by their advisor, home department, or by an external colleague(s).

Award Categories

PRACTICE

Award recognizes significant contributions to public health practice. Successful candidates will have demonstrated sustained efforts to improve the health of participants and populations through various channels including, but not limited to, policies, outcomes, and programming.

RESEARCH

Award recognizes significant contributions to public health research. Successful nominees will have a track record of rigorous scientific exploration and study to advance the health and well-being of populations. It's important to have an established funding and publication record.

TEACHING AND DISSEMINATION

Award recognizes significant contributions to teaching and dissemination, either in the classroom or in the field. Successful candidates will have documented measurable, effective, and innovative approaches to learning and the advancement of public health knowledge.

THE MARGARET F. GLONINGER SERVICE AWARD

Award recognizes significant contribution to the school or greater community through volunteer service. This award was established in honor of the late Margaret Fitzgerald Gloninger (MSHyg ’66), Pitt Public Health alumna and former faculty member in maternal and child health. Candidates from regional, national, and international sectors will be considered.

THE EARLY CAREER EXCELLENCE AWARDs

Awards recognize significant achievements early in the alumnus or alumna's career. Master's and doctoral alumni are welcome to apply. Ideal candidates will have graduated from Pitt Public Health within 5-10 years of the nomination window. 

Delta omega initiation

In 1984, the Pitt Public Health Omicron Chapter of Delta Omega was established. New members are inducted each year from three groups: students who are candidates for a graduate degree in public health, faculty members at the school of public health, and alumni actively engaged in public health work. Election from all three groups is based on outstanding performance—scholarship in students, teaching and research in faculty members, and community service in alumni.