Skip to header Skip to Content Skip to Footer

Hall of Fame

Community Engagement & Health Equity

The College of Health and Human Services Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements, leadership, and service of distinguished alumni who have graduated from CHHS or programs that are now included within CHHS.

This honor serves to highlight the enduring impact our graduates have made in their communities and chosen professions. By showcasing their accomplishments, the CHHS Hall of Fame aims to inspire current and future students, strengthen alumni engagement, and reinforce the college’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and community service. 

Important Dates
  • Nominations due: November 15, 2025
  • Inductees notified: December 15th of each year
  • 2026 recognition ceremony: Week of March 23, in conjunction with Health and Human Services Week
Eligibility Requirements

Individuals must be graduates of CHHS or programs currently located within CHHS. Nominees should have made important contributions to the advancement of their chosen professional field of endeavor, to the college, and/or their community/society.  Individuals who are currently employed within CHHS are not eligible for consideration until one year after leaving their position. Individuals must either be nominated by another person or self-nominate.

Nominations will be reviewed by the Community Engagement and Impact Advisory Council with support from the CHHS Advisory Council, and final selections will be made by the Dean.

Application Requirements
  • Nominee name, phone, email, home and business address (if applicable), business company, position, and address, UNCW degree and graduation year
  • Outstanding achievements detailing the nominee's achievements relative to their community and/or profession. The nominator should describe the most important aspects of the nominee’s life or career that qualify them for this award. (500 words)
  • One letter of support
  • Resume/CV (optional, no more than five pages) to include the following:
    • Positions held 
    • National and/or international activities and recognitions 
    • List of professional societies
    • Summary of publications 
    • Summary of research, patents, or other creative work 
    • Honorary societies 
    • Community service activities and/or organizations 
    • Other honors, awards, and recognitions 
  • Optional supporting materials, such as news articles, videos, etc.
CHHS Programs

Undergraduate Programs

  • Clinical Research, B.S.
  • Exercise Science, B.S.
  • Healthful Living and Fitness Education, B.A. (formerly Physical Education and Health)
  • Nursing, Pre-licensure, RN-BSN, ABSN
  • Public Health, B.S. (formerly Community Health Education and Public Health Studies)
  • Recreation Therapy, B.A.
  • Respiratory Therapy, BS and RRT-BSRT
  • Tourism, Recreation & Sport, B.A. (formerly Recreation, Sport Leadership & Tourism Management and Parks and Recreation)
  • Social Work, BSW and HS2SW

Graduate Programs

  • Applied Gerontology, M.S.
  • Athletic Training, M.S. (formerly B.S. in Athletic Training)
  • Clinical Research and Product Development, M.S.
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
  • Healthcare Administration, MHA
  • Nursing, M.S., Nurse Educator concentration (formerly Family Nurse Practitioner concentration)
  • Physical Education and Health Specialization, MAT and M.Ed.
  • Social Work, MSW
Questions

Contact Kelli Wilson at wilsonkh@uncw.edu.