2026 Spring Conference
Registration opens March 25. Early Bird Registration closes on April 25. Lodging deadline is April 17.
Email or Mail your lodging form to:
rachel@sugarlakelodge.com
Sugar Lake Lodge, 37584 Otis Lane, Cohasset, MN 55721
Call 218-327-1462 with any lodging questions
Cancellation/Refund Policy for Lodging:
Deposits are refunded up to 21 days prior to arrival for any changes or cancellations.
**Sugar Lake Lodge has a variety of lodging styles.
Lodge style rooms are closer to the conference events, while golf course villas are situated along the golf course and may require a short walk to the venue. Indicate your preference for a lodge-style room if you need to be closer to the events.
MEHA has rented the entire resort; however, to accommodate the full group, a majority of attendees will need to share golf course villas with another individual. Booking a golf course villa for 2 or 3 people is a cost savings. Please consider sharing a golf course villa when preparing to book your lodging. Villas have two bedrooms and 1 ½ baths.
The lodging registration deadline is April 17th.
***Lodging for the Spring MEHA Conference is available to book for attendees only until the registration deadline of April 17th. After the deadline, attendees may inquire about reserving a room for family members and/or spouses. Please note that any non-attendees will need to purchase a meal package in advance, as there are no public restaurants open on-site during the conference. Additionally, resort amenities are limited at this time of year.
For questions about family stays, please contact Rachel at Sugar Lake Lodge: rachel@sugarlakelodge.com or 218-322-4596
More information to come regarding scholarship events, including a golf tournament and trivia on Wednesday, a bags tournament on Thursday, and raffle baskets throughout the conference.
2026 MEHA Awards Applications
List of Awards and Requirements
The Awards Committee is seeking nominations to recognize the extraordinary work that Environmental Health Professionals perform for MEHA and our profession.
Emerging Professionals Award Nomination 2026
Actively participates in MEHA activities, is a member in good standing of MEHA, with not more than seven years of experience in Environmental Health who:
- Has provided exceptional contributions in the promotion of the Environmental Health profession, or demonstrated outstanding dedication to Environmental Health.
- Is an individual or an organization
- Has performed outstanding service to the Association
Staffenson Award Nomination 2026
- Is a member of the Association in good standing; and
- Is active as an administrator, supervisor, or environmental health professional, and
- Is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian in Minnesota.
- Has been active in the field of Environmental Health for at least 10 years, and
- Has been an active member of the Association for at least 5 years, and
- Has contributed significantly to the development, expansion, or advancement of environmental health; or has performed a service that has produced a benefit to the profession as a whole. Either of these accomplishments can be a single achievement or a continuing performance of merit.
Honorary Membership Award Nomination 2026
- Has performed any distinguished achievement or service for public benefit.
Life Membership Award Nomination 2026
- Honors a member with a long history of service and exceptional contribution to MEHA
Send completed nominations to the MEHA Awards Committee by the February 27th deadline at: jjutz@BloomingtonMN.gov
