Frank A. Staffenson Environmental Health Professional of the Year
Since 1971, the Minnesota Environmental Health Association has annually recognized one person by honoring them with the Outstanding Environmental Health Professional Award. This award is presented to a MEHA member who has performed an outstanding accomplishment that significantly contributes to the development, expansion, or advancement of environmental health or performed a service that has produced a positive benefit to the profession as a whole.
The award was renamed in 2002 by the membership to honor Frank A. Staffenson, R.S. for his many years of service to the citizens of St Paul, to MEHA, and to the environmental health profession. Frank was the Director of Environmental Health for the City of St Paul for many years, served as President for MEHA, and was honored in 1985 with the award that now holds his name.
June 20, 1933 - February 11, 2002
We fondly remember Frank for his dedication to our profession, his magnificent sense of humor, but most of all, his kind and generous heart.
Merit Award
Each year, the Minnesota Environmental Health Association recognizes members who have performed outstanding service to the Association.
Emerging Professional Award
Since 2013, the Minnesota Environmental Health Association has annually recognized a member who has only worked in the field of public health for a limited amount of time but has already made exceptional contributions in the promotion of the Environmental Health profession, or demonstrated outstanding dedication to their work in Environmental Health.
Lifetime Membership Award
Honors a member with a long history of service and exceptional contribution to MEHA.
Honorary Membership Award
Has performed any distinguished achievement or service for public benefit.
Awards - Other
Minnesota Environmental Health Association may issue special designations to members for continued or unusual contributions to the Association.