Group Merit Award (2019)

“For exemplary leadership, dedication, and professionalism in planning, organizing, promoting, and hosting the Music and Your Health event for Earth Day 2018.”

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Award of Merit (2017)

“For exceptional vision, planning and execution of the NIEHS Environmental Health Sciences Festival (EHS FEST).”

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) brought together researchers, trainees, young investigators, community partners, and stakeholders from across the United States to discuss past accomplishments and explore the future of environmental health science in the 21st century. More than 1,200 people attended this first-ever EHS FEST.

 Award of Merit (2017)

 “For extraordinary commitment, effort, and success in planning and implementing a full year of special events commemorating the NIEHS 50th Anniversary.”

For assisting with the development of the 50th anniversary logo, icons and branding to commemorate the history of NIEHS.

Award of Merit (2017)

“For exemplary creativity in developing and hosting hands-on activities for children and adults as part of the Science in the Cinema community outreach and education program”

This was a group Merit Award, for an event that was held at the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, North Carolina.  My role was as the event photographer, documenting the event.

Award of Merit (2016)

 “For organizing the 2015 Women’s Health Day event, combining health screening and education for NC women with an emphasis on minority groups.”

Group merit award where my role was for the design and implementation of the materials for the event including the logo, theme and print collateral.

Certificate of Appreciation (2012)

“In recognition of your outstanding service as Conference Photographer for the NIEHS OHRP
South Atlantic National Research Conference.”

Certificate of Appreciation (2011)

“For exemplary performance in being part of the NIEHS Strategic Planning Support Core Team.”

For the design and implementation of the supporting print materials promoting the strategic vision of NIEHS over the next five years.

NIH Director’s Merit Award (2007)

Development of the “Scores of Spores” presentation for NIEHS which was broadcast on the Discovery Channel as part of the 2006 NIH Discovery Young Scientist Challenge.