The AIHA Fellows designation (FAIHA) is awarded to individuals who have made recognized contributions to the industrial hygiene profession or related disciplines, either through leadership, education, research, publication, or service to AIHA.

To be eligible, candidates must be an AIHA member in good standing with 15 years of continuous Full Membership (2008-2023). Candidates interested in receiving the Fellows designation may be nominated by an AIHA local section, special interest group, volunteer group, and/or peers.

The Fellow designation is limited to no more than five percent of the AIHA national membership. Fellows who do not maintain their AIHA membership will continue to be considered an AIHA Fellow and can use the FAIHA designation. However, these individuals will not be counted towards the five percent of the membership count to allow capacity for new Fellows.

Instructions for Submitting a Nomination

The following information is required to complete a successful AIHA Fellow nomination submission:

• Nominee's full name and complete contact information
• Nominator's full name and email
• Justification for why the nominee should be considered for the award. Be specific and align the justification with the award criteria.
• The nominee's resume/CV is in a PDF file format. Reference within the resume/CV articles, papers, books, etc. Do not submit copies of these materials.
• Letters of recommendation (optional)

Nomination Deadline and Selection Process

• Nominations must be received by 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
• Applications received after 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, December 31, 2023, will not be considered.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Completed applications will be evaluated by the AIHA Fellows Selection Committee, and recommendations will be sent to the AIHA Board of Directors for review and approval. Nominators and nominees will be contacted after the February 2024 Board meeting with the final decision.

For additional information or questions regarding the Fellows nomination process, please contact Melissa Jota