"The Pumphandle Award of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists is awarded annually for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Applied Epidemiology"
Past Pumphandle Award Winners are:
- 2011 Henry Anderson
- 2010 Matthew Cartter
- 2009 Kathleen Gensheimer
- 2008 Richard Vogt
- 2007 James Hadler
- 2006 Guthrie S. Birkhead
- 2005 Suzanne Jenkins and Dennis Perrotta
- 2004 Patty Quinlisk
- 2003 Richard Hoffman
- 2002 Marci Layton
- 2001 James Marks
- 2000 David Fleming
- 1999 Louise McFarland
- 1998 James Curran
- 1997 Kenneth Wilcox
- 1996 Andrew Dean
- 1995 Dale Morse
- 1994 Gregory Istre
- 1993 Justin Lyle Conrad
- 1992 Lawrence Foster
- 1991 Michael Osterholm
- 1990 Jeffery Davis
Pumphandle Award Nomination Guidelines
This award honors a State, Local, Territorial or Federal Epidemiologist who exemplifies extraordinary contributions to and outstanding achievements in the field of applied epidemiology.
Nominations are made by letter explaining why the candidate is deserving of this award. Additional letters of support are welcome. Self-nominations are not accepted. The CSTE Executive Committee will review nominations and select a recipient. The award is given at the CSTE President’s Banquet during the annual conference.
Criteria for Award Nomination:
- The candidate is a State, Local, Territorial or Federal practicing or recently retired epidemiologist, career achievements required or a CV recommended
- The candidate has made significant contributions to the field of applied epidemiology, specific examples required
- The candidate has demonstrated leadership in the public health community, specific examples required.
Nominations should be directed to:
Pat McConnon (pmcconnon@cste.org)
CSTE Executive Director
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 303
Atlanta, GA 30341