For the first time, NCCHC is soliciting public nominations for NCCHC’s highest honors. Nominations are due July 15 for the Bernard P. Harrison Award of Merit and the B. Jaye Anno Award of Excellence in Communications.
Bernard P. Harrison Award of Merit
The Award of Merit lifetime achievement award is presented annually to an outstanding correctional health leader who has a long record of accomplishment and participation in NCCHC programs. It is a capstone to a career dedicated to quality correctional health care.
Award Criteria
Nomination by peer or self-nomination
Minimum 20 years in the field of correctional health care
Demonstrated thought leadership and mentorship in correctional health care
Significant contributions to the success of NCCHC and to quality health care nationally
B. Jaye Anno Award of Excellence in Communications
This award pays tribute to innovative, well-executed communications that have had a positive impact on the field of correctional health care. Eligible nominees include authors, presenters, educators, and content creators of communications that are innovative and multidisciplinary and have an impact on the field of correctional health care. The award is defined broadly to incorporate many types of communication vehicles, such as article series, presentations, publications, websites and recordings.
Award Criteria
Nomination by peer or self-nomination
Demonstrated excellence in communications
The awards will be presented during the Opening Ceremony of the National Conference on Correctional Health Care on October 24 in Las Vegas. Deadline: June 2
