The Mark Dundon Research Award

Award Criteria

The individual who receives The Mark Dundon Research Award must have demonstrated sustained leadership in enhancing research in the practice of EHM. Applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated leadership in the creation and dissemination of research to advance the principle science and practice of EHM or a comparable field.

• Held at a position in EHM or at an organization that has met the criteria for a healthy workplace (as defined by one of the benchmarking tools recognized by HERO).

• Demonstrated impact in the field of employee health management through one or more of the following:

  • Published author in a peer reviewed article or study.

  •  Lead or authored research that has helped to shape the field of prevention.

  • Provided leadership in the facilitation of important research in the field.

Specific Areas Used to Measure Each Candidate:

• The various research projects the candidate has been involved with over his or her career. Please include paid as well as volunteer positions, the dates of service, a description of the organization/committee or subcommittee and the contributions provided by the candidate.

• The relevance to EHM and impact of the work conducted as a member of a research team or organization contributing to the advancement of EHM. Was he or she involved in landmark research? Is the research often quoted? Place an extra weight on measurable results.
  

• The overall body of work contributed during the candidate’s career, to include (but not limited to) written and oral presentations delivered. For consideration by the Awards Committee, please provide the title of any books, book chapters, op-ed articles, paid or unpaid presentations and the dates published or presented and the publisher or the forum for the oral presentation.

• Other awards and/or recognition for achievement, excellence and research in the field of EHM.

* See the Definition page for definitions of terms.

Submission Instructions

Applications should include relevant written testimonials. The Awards Committee requires a minimum of one recommendation and will review up to three recommendations. Written testimonials should be approximately one page in length. Applicants must be nominated by a peer. Submit the completed application and supporting documentation to:

Electronically to: angela.giedd@the-hero.org
FAX to: 952-831-0848
Mail to:
HERO
7400 Metro Parkway
Suite 270
Edina, MN 55439

Submission's  should be post-marked by July 15, 2013.

The following information is helpful but not required. Describe factors perceived as unique or outstanding. These may include business, environmental, geographical or other factors that may influence the design, delivery or measurement. Summary of program achievements (may include professionally published or peer reviewed articles, awards, outstanding results, or local influence/recognition). You are also encourage to submit the nominee’s vitae.

Honorees receive complimentary airfare, hotel accommodations and Forum registration fee for themselves to the HERO Forum. 

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