2024 CONFERENCE AWARDS
The Planning Committee of the 2024 SC HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Conference is requesting your cooperation and input with the nomination of outstanding individuals and groups who are involved with HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis prevention, treatment, or care services.
In the past, the Conference has recognized volunteers as well as employees of community-based organizations and statewide agencies such as SC DPH, the American Red Cross, alcohol and drug abuse programs, HIV/AIDS service/education organizations, and others. This year, the Conference will again provide a forum for acknowledging these outstanding talents in our state.
Please carefully read the purpose and requirements for each of these awards. You may submit multiple nominations; however, only one nomination category per individual is allowed. You may submit pictures, newspaper articles, or other materials that may be used during the public awards ceremony presentation.
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You may submit the form below or download the MSWord document here.
The deadline for receiving nominations is Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 5:00pm. Thank you for your participation.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact Hope Jewett, Conference Coordinator, scannualconference@gmail.com
Excellence in HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Services Award
Purpose: To recognize exemplary efforts in the field of HIV, STD and viral hepatitis prevention, clinical care and support services.
Who may be nominated: Any individual, group, or organization in SC with a minimum of five years of providing HIV, STD and viral hepatitis services. This can include prevention efforts, clinical services, or supportive services. The nominee can be a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, health educator, lab technician, social worker, case manager, mental health/substance use disorder counselor/provider or other individuals or groups in SC whose actions are designed to maximize health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities impacted with HIV, STD and viral hepatitis.
Requirements: Please describe innovative strategies in HIV, STD and viral hepatitis prevention, clinical care, and/or support services that the nominee has undertaken demonstrating the ability to maximize resources and overcome barriers. Additionally, describe the ways in which the nominee has exhibited the ability to strengthen and/or promote HIV, STD and viral hepatitis prevention, clinical service and support service efforts impacting individuals, groups, or systems.
Outstanding Partner Award
Purpose: To recognize exemplary efforts of partnerships with HIV, STD and viral hepatitis services.
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Who may be nominated: An individual, group, or organization in SC that has demonstrated the highest quality of collaborative efforts for at least five years. Note: This award is specifically intended for an individual or group whose primary job or mission is not in the field of healthcare, health services, or public health. The nomination should describe how the nominee has furthered and enhanced local or statewide initiatives through collaborative efforts with the individuals or groups that deliver HIV, STD and viral hepatitis services. Examples are local businesses, media, shelters, advertising/marketing agencies, etc.
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Requirements: Additional consideration will be given to collaborative efforts that have been established for longer than five years or partnerships that encourage active community participation. Describe collaborative activities in HIV, STD and viral hepatitis prevention, treatment, care, and support that demonstrate a commitment to working together.
Unsung Hero Community Recognition
Purpose: To honor courageous and exemplary local SC efforts in the area of HIV, STD and viral hepatitis prevention, care, and treatment services.
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Who may be nominated: A volunteer or paid staff, a counselor, doctor, nurse, community educator, media professional, business owner, an individual or group ---- anyone striving to meet the challenges of HIV, STDs and viral hepatitis at the local level may be nominated.
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Requirements: Because of the many potential notable community-based efforts throughout SC, collaboratively submitted nominations are encouraged. The 2024 Conference Awards Team may judge more highly a nominee submitted by multiple agencies rather than a nomination from a single agency.
Lifetime of Service Award
Purpose: To recognize an individual who has dedicated at least 30 years of service in the field of HIV, STD and/or viral hepatitis prevention, clinical care and/or support services. This award will recognize an individual who has made a significant and lasting impact on South Carolina’s programs and the state’s residents.
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Who may be nominated: Any individual with at least 30 years of providing HIV, STD and viral hepatitis services. This can include prevention efforts, clinical services, or supportive services. The nominee can be a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, agency or program senior management, health educator, lab technician, social worker, case manager, mental health/substance use disorder counselor/provider or other individuals in SC whose actions are designed to maximize health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities impacted with HIV, STD and viral hepatitis.
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Requirements: Please describe innovative strategies in HIV, STD and viral hepatitis prevention, clinical care, and/or support services that the nominee has undertaken demonstrating the ability to maximize resources and overcome barriers. Additionally, describe the ways in which the nominee has exhibited the ability to strengthen and/or promote HIV, STD and viral hepatitis prevention, clinical service and support service efforts impacting individuals, groups, or systems. The Conference Awards Team may judge more highly a nominee who has served in one or more leadership roles throughout their 30 years of service.
Rising Star Award
Purpose: To recognize exemplary efforts in the field of HIV, STD and viral hepatitis prevention, clinical care and support services.
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Who may be nominated: An individual who has worked at least one year but no more than three years in the field of HIV, STD and viral hepatitis prevention, clinical care and support services. This award is intended to encourage professionals who are new to the field to continue their dedication to HIV, STD and viral hepatitis services.
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Requirements: Please describe innovative activities and strategies in HIV, STD and viral hepatitis services that the nominee has led or assisted with during their early work in the field. Please provide examples of how the nominee has “thought outside of the box” to implement existing services and adapt programs to meet the challenges of service delivery in the early 2020s.