General Instructions and References

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

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.
Nomination submittals must include sufficient documentation and narration to substantiate all statements and claims. Video narrations must also include documentation.
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).
The completed nomination must be submitted via the appropriate online form (Professional Members | Chapters | Friends).
Nominations must be received by April 30, 2026.
Late submissions will not be reviewed, and nominations not submitted via the online form may not be reviewed.
Any questions on documentation must be asked prior to submitting your nomination form.

Questions

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

Submittal

Nominations must be received by the deadline.

Nominations must be submitted via the appropriate online form:
Professional Members | Chapters | Friends

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.