Gerald S. Parker Award of Merit
The first award was presented in 1984.

To recognize CRCPD members who have made significant contributions, individually or as a group, in assisting the states and/or the public in achieving a better understanding of, and protection from, radiation exposure.

The contribution must be:

• A unique and valuable method of approach, providing the ability to implement a better program of radiation protection;
   

• The discovery, evaluation and/or recommendation for control of a potential source of radiation not previously dealt with, in a new, unique and/or more effective way; or
   

• An outstanding individual, committee, or task force effort which results in a major contribution to radiological health and has a positive effect on or for the CRCPD.

Eligibility

Must be a member of CRCPD.

James W. Miller Award
The first award was presented in 1994.

Individual award.  One award may be given.
About James W. Miller

To recognize hard working CRCPD members within the radiation control programs who are performing the day-to-day tasks.

Be an individual, ideally an Associate Member with a radiation control agency, who has made significant contribution in a specific area of radiological health, i.e., mammography, radioactive materials, emergency response, etc.

Must be a member of CRCPD.

Board of Directors Award
for
Outstanding Achievement
in the Field of Radiation Protection
The first award was presented in 1987.

Individual or group award. Multiple awards may be given.

To recognize CRCPD members who have assisted the states and/or public in achieving a better understanding of, and protection from, radiation exposure over a short period of time.

CRCPD members who have made significant contributions individually, or as working groups, within the two-year period prior to the presentation of the award, in one or more of the following areas:

• A unique and valuable approach to a better program of radiation protection;

• The discovery, evaluation, and a recommendation for control of a potential source of radiation; and/or

• An outstanding effort.

Eligibility

Must be a member of CRCPD.

Board of Directors Award
for
Meritorious Service
The first award was presented in 1990.

Individual award. Multiple awards may be given.

Purpose

Criteria

• The service on which this award is based shall have been beyond that which is expected in normal duty and can span any length of time.
• The award will be granted to an individual who has worked with the CRCPD to promote specific or wide ranging radiation protection.
• The award shall be made for service to the CRCPD to acknowledge a person's contribution to radiation protection and especially to acknowledge that person's efforts to support the CRCPD in meeting its goals.

Eligibility

Charles M. Hardin Award

For Exemplary Performance

The first award was presented in 2004.

Individual award.  No more than two awards given per year.
No requirement that any award be given.
About Charles M. Hardin

CRCPD Public Servant
This award was established in 2008.

There is no frequency on this award.  It can be presented as deemed necessary. 
It will not be presented at the annual meeting.

Individual award. Multiple awards may be given.

Purpose

To recognize a federal, state or local government official (other than a state or local radiation control program director) who has made significant contributions in support of state radiation control programs and/or the public in achieving a better understanding of, and protection from, radiation exposure.   The award also is given in memory of those public servants who contributed in an outstanding way to the support of state radiation control programs and the protection of people and their environment.

Criteria

The contribution must be:

·         A unique and valuable method of approach, providing the ability to implement a better program of radiation protection;
 

·         The discovery, evaluation and/or recommendation for control of a potential source of radiation not previously dealt with, in a new, unique and/or more effective way; or

• An outstanding individual effort in pubic service that results in a major contribution to radiological health and has a positive effect on or for the CRCPD.

Eligibility

Radon Hero Award

The first award was presented in 2007.

This is an annual award given to one individual.

Purpose

The CRCPD recognizes that exposure to indoor radon is a significant contributor to total radiation exposure received by the public and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. This award, entitled Radon Hero is to recognize an individual who has demonstrated leadership in reducing the health effects of radon exposure. The award will be given based on the individual’s contribution to this effort, on their breadth and scope of services, and commitment to sustained radon risk reduction.

Criteria

The principle selection criteria shall be the magnitude of the reduction in exposure to indoor radon that resulted from the actions of the recognized individual. Within that the following are to be considered:
i. Years of dedication to reducing radon exposure;
ii. Demonstrated commitment to reducing exposure;
iii. Development and/or implementation of good practices;
iv. Ability to deliver and support a consistent message;
v. Ability to collaborate with others to promote change;
vi. Ability to create sustained radon risk reduction.
 

Eligibility

All individuals making a significant contribution to the reduction of excessive exposures to indoor radon are eligible. The award is open to employees of federal, state and local government, contractors, volunteer organizations, radon industry, radon certification bodies, radon trade associations, and standards writing organizations.

Nomination

The OED will make an electronic solicitation to the CRCPD membership for nominations for the Radon Hero Award during September of each year. CRCPD members may submit their nomination along with a letter of recommendation to the OED office on or before November 1.