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The Selection Process GlaxoSmithKline distributes nomination forms each April for the Child Health Recognition Awards. Anyone with sufficient knowledge regarding the activities of an individual or health department may submit a nomination, and completed forms must be received by a deadline in late May. A selection committee comprised of health care professionals evaluates the nominations and makes its decisions based on how well nominees assess their community's needs, use innovative approaches, efficiently use resources, obtain measurable results, collaborate with others, and improve access to services. A special ceremony honoring award recipients and nominees is held in North Carolina and Georgia. The awards include monetary grants for educational and other purposes and are made in three categories. The Individual Recognition Award is given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to improving children's health services through either a single effort or a series of achievements. The award consists of a monetary grant of up to $1,000 given to the state's public health association in the name of the award recipient. The Local Health Department Recognition Award recognizes local health departments that have developed an innovative program that has produced measurable, sustainable outcomes. Up to three local health departments receive grants of up to $5,000 to be used by the gransees for activities such as special projects, staff development, and educational materials. The Public Health Staff Recognition Award is given to individuals who are either full or part-time employees or retirees of local health departments in recognition of outstanding service in preventive health activities in their local communities. Up to two awards are made consisting of grants of up to $500. The grantees use the grant for special projects, personal development, and educational~ materials.