Awards

Service Award in Health Promotion and Education

Purpose :
Given to ONE deserving undergraduate student each year, this award recognizes the recipient’s outstanding SERVICE contributions within the field of health promotion and education.

The award winner’s name will be added to the Service Award plaque located outside of the department office ( Third Floor Ramsey Center) and receive a certificate/plaque and a check for $100.00 to be presented during the spring semester.

Eligibility :
Applicants must be a health promotion and education major in good academic standing (overall GPA of 2.5 or better) and have documented evidence of service to school, community, or worksite settings related to the field of health promotion and behavior. Service is defined as any volunteer activity performed for the benefit of another person(s) or organization without receiving pay or other recompense for the service activity. Activity towards course credit

(HPRB 3020 or practicums) will not count toward eligibility.

Application Process :
The following criteria will serve as guidelines for the application and selection process:

1. Submission of a typed, two page (double spaced) description of the nature of the service activity. If more than one service activity, clearly distinguish between them and include descriptions of each (no more than 2 pages for each). Be sure your descriptions adequately explain the nature of the service activity and your role in it.

2. Include any materials that will document your experience(s) including letters of recommendations.

3. Include relevant names, phone numbers and addresses for each activity for the selection committee to contact if necessary. Include an approximation of the time that you volunteered for each activity.

4. A resume including:

• your overall GPA and your major GPA (2.5 minimum for both)
• your professional-related work and voluntary experiences
• other accomplishments while a student at UGA (honors, awards, etc.)