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Annual Awards
CSTE Awards

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists recognizes excellence among our members and partners and highlights outstanding achievement in applied public health epidemiology through a series of awards. Award winners are recognized at the CSTE Annual Conference each year. Unless otherwise noted, award nominations are due no later than March 3 prior to the annual conference in June.

🏆 CSTE Awards

Award Description Who Can Nominate? How to Nominate Eligibility
Pumphandle Award Recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of applied epidemiology. Anyone Submit Nomination Practicing or recently retired epidemiologist (state/local/territorial/federal).
Distinguished Leader Award Exceptional leadership from a subcommittee chair, liaison, or consultant. Current CSTE members Submit Nomination Must be a current subcommittee chair, liaison, or consultant.
Distinguished Partner Award Recognizes a contributor who makes significant contributions to CSTE. Current CSTE members Submit Nomination Individual or organizational unit.
Rising Leader Award Early/mid-career individual who contributes to STLT epidemiology. Current CSTE members Submit Nomination Must be a current CSTE member.

🎓 Fellowship & Other Awards

📌 Additional Awards

These awards are determined internally and do not require public nominations:

For more information, please contact the CSTE national office at 770-458-3811.