Pete Cook Founder's Award Criteria

Submission Deadline: April 30 | New for 2026: All nominations must be submitted via the online form.

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This award is given to an AHMP Professional Member for outstanding accomplishments in support of AHMP by providing long-term service or continuous professional achievements while promoting the AHMP Strategic Plan and the integrity of EHS&S credentials. This award includes a five-year exemption from AHMP dues. 

Each criterion must be fulfilled by a separate and distinct activity. The same activity may not be used to satisfy more than one criterion for the same award.

Nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements: 

• Nominee must be a long-term Professional Member of AHMP in good standing.
• Nomination materials must include clear documentation and specific examples supporting the nominee’s qualifications and accomplishments.

Nominees will be evaluated based on following:

• Demonstrated outstanding accomplishments through long-term service that has significantly supported AHMP’s mission, programs, governance, or growth while actively promoting the AHMP Strategic Plan.
• Evidence of sustained professional excellence and ongoing achievements that advance AHMP and the EHS&S profession, consistent with the goals of the AHMP Strategic Plan.
• Clear demonstration of actions that uphold, promote, and protect the integrity, credibility, and professional standards of EHS&S credentials.
• The nominee’s performance reflects a level of achievement comparable to or exceeding that of previous Pete Cook Founder’s Award recipients, maintaining the high standards associated with this honor.

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