Awards & Grants
Chris Labyk Award For Promising Student Health Initiatives
The Chris Labyk Award for Promising Student Health Initiatives is intended to assist college health programs undertake pilot interventions, assist with unfunded or under-funded mandates, and pursue important college health objectives that do not currently have sufficient funding.
The award is in the name of Ms. Christine Labyk, a long-time MACHA member and health educator at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Chris was honored for her passion about college health education and prevention. This award also recognizes Chris’ track record of more than 20 years of providing excellent leadership and advocacy for effective student health and wellness services. The MACHA Board of Directors voted unanimously to honor her with this award to encourage others to undertake excellent and effective initiatives.
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Download Chris Labyk Award for Promising Student Health Initiatives Application & Guidelines.
Applicant should send the completed information sheet and copies of narrative to kecalve@ilstu.edu
Steve Lux Regional Conference Scholarship
The Steve Lux Conference Scholarship Award is given to honor Steve for his many years of service to the Mid-America College Health Association and the American College Health Association, as well as his passion for college health.
Steve Lux has been involved with the American College Health Association since 1982. In 2002 he was named a fellow in recognition of professional standing in the field of college and university health. Steve was also awarded the ACHA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. Additionally, he served as Mid-America College Health Association affiliate president twice, as well as Conference Program Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, and Vice President. Steve truly dedicated his professional life to improving the health of college students.
A scholarship of up to $500 to attend the annual regional MACHA conference will be given at the board’s discretion and is dependent on adequate funding. Nominations and at least one letter of recommendation are required for application.
The award will be given to a new (five years or less in current position) and promising college health professional. Nominations require a statement of need, at least one letter of recommendation, and a short statement of what the nominee intends to accomplish by attending the conference.
Applicant should send the completed information sheet and copies of narrative to machaboard@gmail.com.
ACHA Affiliate New Professional Award
Presented for the first time in 2002, this ACHA award recognizes members who have provided service to the field of college health for five years or less and who have made significant contributions to their institution and/or affiliate.
