2026 SCPHA Annual Conference
The South Carolina Public Health Association extends a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who made the 2026 Annual Conference a success! We are grateful to our attendees, exhibitors, and contributors for their participation, collaboration, and commitment to advancing public health across South Carolina.
Under this year’s theme, Exploring Horizons: Innovating for the Future of Public Health, we came together to share innovative ideas, explore evidence-based practices, and celebrate the partnerships that strengthen community health. Thank you for helping make this a meaningful opportunity to connect, learn, and inspire new approaches to improving population health. Together, we continue to shape a healthier future for all South Carolinians.
Scholarship and Award Winners
Scholarship Awards
Malcolm U. Dantzler Scholarship - Zenawi Hagos Gufue
Public Health Scholarship - Katie Schreiber
SCPHA Members Awards
Ann G. Owens Management Support Award - Beverly Turner
Environmentalist of the Year - Katie Schreiber
James A. Hayne Award - Dr. Lee Pearson
J. Michael Suber Media Excellence Award - Cristi Moore
Lucinda Thomas Award - Jessica Piezzo
Outstanding Service Award - Beata Dewitt
Outstanding Service Award - Joshua Allen
Public Health Nursing Award - Dr. Michelle Myer
Sponsorship Award - Ben Hancock, Eggland's Best Specialty Eggs
Student Poster Awards
Rural Health Student Award - Anna Taylor
"Exploring Horizons in Food Security: Strengthening Rural Food Pantry Capacity to Deliver Medically Tailored Groceries in South Carolina"
2026 SCPHA Rural Health Student Award sponsored by SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare
Maternal and Child Heath Student Award (1st Place) - Dr. William Capell
"Protecting Infants from RSV: A Family Medicine-Based QI Initiative Targeting Maternal & Infant Immunization"
Maternal and Child Health Student Award (2nd Place) - Pooja Korategere and Thomas Jaten
"Early Ultrasound Identification of a Lethal Limb-Body Wall Defect"
2026 SCPHA Maternal and Child Health Student Awards sponsored by USC's Maternal Child Catalyst Program
Learn more about SCPHA Member Awards and Student Scholarships.
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