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General Instructions and Guidance for Nominators and Reviewers

About the AHMP Awards Program

The AHMP Awards program recognizes and honors individuals, chapters, and organizations for outstanding contributions in education, training, research, organizational development, operations, and performance that further AHMP's Strategic Plan. There are five Professional Member awards, three Chapter awards, and two AHMP "Friend" awards.

Award recipients are recognized during the annual AHMP National Conference, where nominees and recipients will be publicly commended for their efforts to elevate the EHS&S industry and enhance the success of AHMP and its local chapters.

All awards will be given every year in which at least one nominee meets the minimum criteria. In special circumstances, an award normally given to one recipient may be given to more than one at the recommendation of the Awards Committee, with final decision by the AHMP board of directors.

Guidance for preparing and submitting nominations for these awards is provided below. Please read all instructions carefully—nonconforming submittals will not be reviewed.

Nominators
Reviewers
Questions
Submittal
Award References

NOMINATORS

  • Nominators for all awards, and nominees for Professional Member awards, must be AHMP members in good standing with all dues paid.
  • AHMP members not associated with a chapter may self-nominate for the four Professional Member awards.
  • Nominators must complete the header information on the appropriate Award Evaluation form and use it as a cover sheet, leaving the remainder of the form blank for reviewers.
  • Nomination submittals must include sufficient documentation and narration to substantiate all statements and claims.
  • If an individual or chapter is nominated for multiple awards, a separate nomination is required for each award, with its own Award Evaluation cover sheet.
  • Most awards are based on achievements from the previous calendar year (“award year”); some awards allow a longer timeframe—review instructions carefully.
  • When documenting participation in conferences or events, submit only pages showing the event name, date, and relevant participation (do not submit entire programs or presentations).
  • Each nomination must be compiled into a single PDF file, with the cover sheet first and supporting documentation following in the order listed on the cover sheet.
  • The completed nomination PDF must be submitted electronically to [email protected].
  • Nominations must be received by April 30, 2026.

  • Late submissions will not be reviewed, and nominations sent to email addresses other than [email protected] may not be reviewed.

REVIEWERS

  • The committee chair or Board liaison will verify “in good standing” status with AHMP and promptly email nominations to committee members for review.
  • Committee members are strongly encouraged to review each nomination as it is received rather than waiting until the deadline.
  • Committee members will review submittals for individual and chapter awards, complete the cover sheets for each nomination, and email only the completed cover sheets to [email protected] by May 31, 2026.
  • The committee chair or Board liaison will forward nominations for the “Friends” awards to the Board of Directors for review.
  • The Board of Directors will complete the cover sheets for the “Friends” awards and submit them to [email protected] by May 31, 2026.
  • Reviewers have one month to complete reviews; late evaluations will not be compiled.
  • The committee chair or Board liaison will compile results from completed cover sheets and notify the Board and AHMP by June 15, 2026, allowing time for recipient notification and award preparation.
  • If the Awards Committee cannot resolve difficulty in designating award winner(s), the Board of Directors may assist in the resolution.

Questions

Questions regarding the program or its implementation should be directed to [email protected].

Submittal

Nominations with their evaluation forms/cover sheets must be received by the deadline. Nominations must be submitted electronically to [email protected].

AHMP Award References

Professional Member: Any individual who practices in the fields of hazardous materials management and homeland security, or who provides goods or services to persons practicing in those fields.

AHMP's Strategic Plan

Professional Member Awards

AHMP Chapter Awards

AHMP Friend Awards