Local Chapter Community Service Award

This award recognizes a local chapter that has made a significant contribution to the community.  The recipient Chapter receives a $250 honorarium, recognition at the annual conference, and a press release. The APHON Local Chapter Committee determines the award recipient.

Candidates for this award must meet the following:

  • An APHON Chapter in good standing.
  • Has not received the award previously within the last 3 years.
  • Have submitted all required paperwork to APHON headquarters.
  • 100% of local chapter members are national members.
  • The chapter must have created and delivered an original community project that has benefited the public.

Local Chapter Community Service Award Recipient

The 2026 Local Chapter Community Service Award was granted to the Central Ohio Chapter.

Pictured are Local Chapter Committee Vice Chair Stacy Wolf, Central Ohio Chapter President Emily Smith, and APHON President Amy Newman.

Past Recipients

  • 2025: Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
  • 2024: Long Island Chapter
  • 2023: San Antonio Chapter
  • 2022: Lexington Chapter
  • 2021: Louisville Chapter
  • 2020: Mississippi Chapter
  • 2017: Lexington Chapter
  • 2016: National Capital Chapter
  • 2015: Northwest Chapter
  • 2014: Wisconsin Chapter
  • 2013: Wisconsin Chapter
  • 2012: Atlanta Georgia Chapter
  • 2010: Southern California (SCAPHON) Chapter
  • 2009: Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
  • 2008: Greater Metro Detroit Chapter
  • 2007: First State Delaware Chapter
  • 2005: Central Pennsylvania Chapter

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