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Benefits
of Certification
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- Certification provides statewide and national
recognition of the valuable work of community members and agencies:
- The award is personally given by
the Governor or his designated official.
- The award, is given at the annual
Healthy Carolinians conference where over 350 community and
public health leaders are usually present.
- Each community receives a plaque
recognizing the achievement of their collaborative efforts toward
preventing disease/conditions.
- Each member of the Certified Healthy
Carolinians Partnership receives a personalized certificate
signed by the Governor.
- The
certification process helps provide more focus on partnership
objectives and activities in the community.
- The Certification award
attracts grant opportunities. Certified Healthy Carolinians Partnerships
have enhanced credibility with possible funding sources such as
County Commissioners, State Legislators and many foundations.
- The Certification award provides
an opportunity for increasing visibility within the community,
such as,
- Increased awareness of preventative
public health practices.
- Recruitment of more volunteers.
- Increased community participation
in activities.
- The Certification process helps to keep the
momentum of the Partnership going.
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