About Us
What is CIPHI?
First incorporated in 1934 as the Canadian Institute of Sanitary Inspectors, the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors has evolved into the only organization that specifically represents the interest of environmental public health professionals in Canada.
CIPHI Alberta is the provincial branch of CIPHI that represents the field and professionals of Environmental Public Health in Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Click to read "The CIPHI
Charter - A Historical Perspective"
Mission and Vision
Mission
CIPHI represents and unites
Environmental Public Health professionals across Canada. We advance the
profession and field of Environmental Public Health through
certification, advocacy, education and professional competencies.
Through this we protect the health of all Canadians.
The Alberta Branch is one of the provincial chapters of CIPHI and is the only association that specifically represents the interests of Public Health Inspectors, Environmental Health Officers, and other allied Environmental Public Health professionals in the province of Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Environmental Public Health Professionals deal with the association between the physical environment and human health and are valuable resource in protecting and promoting health through monitoring and, where necessary, controlling the environmental factors that affect health.
Vision
Personal Growth… Professional Success
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Constitution and Bylaws
CIPHI National Constitution and Bylaws
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(Last
revised 2006)
CIPHI Alberta Constitution and Bylaws
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(Last revised 2001)
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CIPHI Alberta Executive
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CIPHI Alberta Awards
Community Service Award
The Community
Service Award recognizes a member of the Canadian Institute of Public
Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) who is working in the field of
Environmental Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, Northwest Territories or
Nunavut and has received their Certificate in Public Health Inspection
(Canada). This award is given to a member of CIPHI (Alberta
Branch) who volunteers their time and resources in the community.
Click
here
for the
protocol and nomination form.
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2011
Winner - Pamela Hodgkinson
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2010
Winner - Jacqueline Schnider
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2009
Winner - Norman Carlson
Medical
Officer of Health Award
The Medical
Officer of Health Award recognizes a Medical Officer of Health working
in the field of Environmental Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, Northwest
Territories or Nunavut. This award is given to a Medical Officer of
Health who, in the eyes of a member(s) of the Canadian Institute of
Public Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) has demonstrated support of
EPH programs and/or EPH Professionals.
Click
here
for the
protocol and nomination form.
Court Case Award
The Court
Case Award recognizes a member of the Canadian Institute of Public
Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) who works in the field of
Environmental Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, the Northwest Territories
or Nunavut and has received their Certificate in Public Health
Inspection (Canada). This award is given to a member of CIPHI (Alberta
Branch) who in the preceding year has had an EPH situation proceed to
the Alberta, Northwest Territories or Nunavut court system in an effort
to protect and promote public health. The member dedicated time and
effort from the beginning of the situation to the presentation of the
case in the courts by way of meticulous documentation and providing a
clear and concise brief for the courts to review.
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here
for the
protocol and nomination form.
Environmental Public Health Manager Award
The
Environmental Public Health Award recognizes a member of the Canadian
Institute of Public Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) who works in the
field of Environmental Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, the Northwest
Territories or Nunavut and acts in a management capacity for an EPH
program. This award is given to a member of CIPHI (Alberta Branch) in a
management position who, in the eyes of a member(s) of the CIPHI (AB
Branch) has demonstrated commitment and support of the CIPHI (AB Branch)
and its activities and/or shown perseverance in advancing the profession
of Certified Public Health Inspectors.
Click
here
for the
protocol and nomination form.
Fortitude
Award
The Fortitude
Award recognizes a member of the Canadian Institute of Public Health
Inspectors (Alberta Branch) who works in the field of Environmental
Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, Northwest Territories or Nunavut and has
received their Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). This
award is given to a member of CIPHI (Alberta Branch) who, in the eyes of
their colleagues, has had to deal with a particularly challenging
situation in the field of EPH during the preceding year. This individual
has shown unwavering dedication, perseverance and professionalism during
the difficult circumstances.
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here
for the
protocol and nomination form.
Innovation
Award
The
Innovation Award recognizes a member of the Canadian Institute of Public
Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) who works in the field of
Environmental Public Health (EPH) in Alberta, the Northwest Territories
or Nunavut and has received their Certificate in Public Health
Inspection (Canada). The award is given to a member of CIPHI (Alberta
Branch) who’s innovative thinking and dedication to the field of EPH has
led to changes in the practice of EPH by their employer, within the
province or on a national level
Click
here
for the
protocol and nomination form.
Daniel
Robert Vujevic Promising
New Professional Award
The Daniel
Robert Vujevic Promising New Professional Award recognizes a member of
the Alberta Branch of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
who, in the eyes of his/her colleagues, has actively demonstrated
outstanding service to the Institute and/or the profession of
environmental public health.
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here
for the
protocol and nomination form.
LE Stewart Award
The LE Stewart Award is named in honour of a man who worked diligently on behalf of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors and the field of Environmental Health in Alberta. It is awarded to a member of the Alberta Branch, who, in the eyes of his or her colleagues, has made a significant contribution to our association, the profession and/or the community
Click
here
for the protocol and nomination form.
Deadline for nominations is December 31st of each year.
Past Winners
| 2011 |
Nick Skippings |
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| 2010 |
Keith Lee |
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| 2009 |
None |
1995 |
None |
| 2008 |
None |
1994 |
None |
| 2007 |
None |
1993 |
Nelson Fok |
| 2006 |
Peer Mikkelsen |
1992 |
Norm Carlson |
| 2005 |
None |
1991 |
Susan Harley |
| 2004 |
Greg Ritz |
1990 |
Jim Meagher |
| 2003 |
None |
1989 |
Larry King-Hunter |
| 2002 |
William Hohn |
1988 |
Dan Richen |
| 2001 |
Shauna Dimock |
1987 |
Gary Butler |
| 2000 |
None |
1986 |
Sam Dymianiw |
| 1999 |
Jim Hoskins |
1985 |
None |
| 1998 |
John O'Laney |
1984 |
Trevor Hodge |
| 1997 |
Nelson Fok |
1983 |
Kenn Blom |
| 1996 |
Neil Williams |
1982 |
J.R. Eliiott |
President's Award for Academic Achievement
The Canadian Institute of Public
Health Inspectors (Alberta Branch) believes that outstanding academic achievement in the Environmental Health
Program at Concordia University College of Alberta deserves recognition. A cash award of $750 will be granted to one student from each academic year that has:
- Graduated from the program and;
- Demonstrated the highest academic achievement in the
program.
Click
here
for the protocol and application form.
Deadline for applications is December 31st of each year.
Past Winners
|
2011 |
Geoffrey Tomko & Jessica Ponto |
|
2010 |
Kelsie
Dale |
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2009 |
Jody Kary |
|
2008 |
No winner |
| 2007 |
Lindsay Sullivan |
| 2006 |
J. Ivor Norlin |
| 2005 |
Jason MacDonald |
| 2004 |
Jeff Kresowaty |
| 2003 |
Kristen Krywiak (n. Kliciak) |
| 2002 |
Candace Fraser |
CG More Award
The Dr. CG More Trophy is given to the person with the lowest gross score (essentially the best golfer) at the Annual CIPHI Alberta Golf Tournament.
Dave Davis Award
The Dave Davis Award is given to the person with the low net score (their actual score minus a calculated handicap) at the Annual CIPHI Alberta Golf Tournament. The original plaque was donated by Keith Lee, Phil Lundrie and Dan Richen the year of Dave's untimely passing.
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