We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the ASPPH 2025 Award Winners whose exceptional contributions have set a new benchmark for excellence in academic public health. Each year, ASPPH honors those who have demonstrated groundbreaking achievements in education, research, practice, student services, and community engagement—fields that are vital to advancing public health at every level.
The ASPPH Awards shine a spotlight on the dedication and hard work of professionals who are leading the way in public health innovation. From pioneering research that transforms our understanding of health challenges to innovative educational strategies that prepare the next generation of public health leaders, each awardee embodies the commitment to excellence that defines our community. Their efforts not only enhance academic public health but also have a direct, positive impact on communities locally and globally.
We congratulate all the winners and thank them for their dedication to academic public health. We look forward to formally recognizing them at the Annual Meeting Awards Luncheon on March 20 during the 2025 ASPPH Annual Meeting for Academic Public Health.
The luncheon offers a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with leaders in the field, share insights, and celebrate achievements that drive progress in public health. We encourage all members of the academic public health community who will be attending our Annual Meeting to join us in honoring these outstanding individuals.
The dedication of the winners to academic public health not only enriches our community but also paves the way for a healthier, more informed future. Join us in celebrating these achievements and be part of the conversation on shaping the future of public health.
2025 Award Winners
- Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service
- San Diego State University School of Public Health
- Welch-Rose Award for Distinction in Public Health
- William E. Bertrand, PhD, Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Welch-Rose Award for Excellence in Academic Public Health Service
- Donna J. Petersen, ScD, MHS, CPH, FAAAS, University of South Florida College of Public Health
- Teaching Excellence Award
- Mike Stoots, EdD, MPH, East Tennessee State University College of Public Health
- Research Excellence Award
- Velma McBride Murry, PhD, MS, Vanderbilt University Institute for Medicine and Public Health
- Practice Excellence Award
- Sheryl A. McCurdy, PhD, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health
- Student Services Excellence Award
- Charletta Sims Evans, Med, University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health
- Early Career Research Excellence Award
- Amanda K. Gilmore, PhD, Georgia State University School of Public Health
- Early Career Teaching Excellence Award
- Sarah E. Cprek, PhD, MPH, University of Kentucky College of Public Health
- Riegelman Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Public Health Education
- Keri J. Griffin, PhD, MPH, MPA, MCHES, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Special Recognition Award
- Mark Mioduski, MPA, Partner, Cornerstone Government Affairs