Your update on the latest news and events from AHMP.
Message from the Board of Directors
Spring is a time of renewal and growth where seeds of the past spring to life growing into something new. That makes it an excellent time to reflect on your 2024 accomplishments and consider applying for professional recognition through the AHMP awards program. These awards highlight your dedication and expertise in protecting people, property and the environment from hazardous materials and in advancing professionalism in the hazmat field. Submitting a nomination, whether for yourself, your AHMP Chapter, or a deserving colleague, can boost morale, enhance professional standing, and inspire others in the field. Awards will be presented in special ceremony at the AHMP EHS Hazmat Summit in Louisville, KY, in September..
In This Issue:
Message from the Board of Directors
Member Discounts
Award Nominations - Last Call
2025 EHS HAZMAT Summit
May Webinar
Membership Brochure
Scholarship Winners
Distinguished Lecturer Program
IHMM News
The Distinguished Service Recognition Award is available to any member who meets the criteria laid out on the AHMP website. Many members find themselves eligible for this distinction simply by doing their job well. Similarly, the Distinguished Chapter Recognition Award is achievable by any truly active Chapter.
Other competitive awards are available to recognize special contributions, such as Hazmat Professional of the Year, Young Hazmat Professional of the Year, and the most prestigious Pete Cook Founder's Award. Competitive awards for Chapters include the Communication Program of the Year and the Al Arnofsky Chapter of the Year. Check out all the awards available on the AHMP website and get the recognition you deserve for your professional accomplishments!
Another way to advance your reputation and your career is to speak at the Hazmat Summit — submit an abstract on the AHMP website. Not only do speakers get to showcase their knowledge to their peers and add public speaking to their resumes, they also earn certification maintenance points and receive a 30% discount on your Hazmat Summit attendance.
But both of these opportunities, like Spring itself, are passing. So you’ll need to act now. Award applications must be submitted by April 30. Abstracts for speaking must be submitted by May 2.
The one thing that’s not passing is that your Board is here to serve you, our members. If you have questions about any of the above or if you have any ideas for program or are interested in becoming more involved in AHMP committee work or other activities, please reach out to any of us.
We look forward to seeing you in person in September in Louisville!
Paul Hausman AHMP Executive Committee Chair
AHMP Member Discounts
One of the many benefits of AHMP membership is access to exclusive discounts on valuable products and services. The following discounts are currently available:
Columbia Southern University Save on tuition rates for Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctoral courses. Learn More
AuditPRO Receive a 15% discount on the AuditPRO compliance assessment tool. Learn More
EHS Hero Receive a 15% discount on EHS Hero. Learn More
We're always looking to expand these offerings to better serve our members. If you have a product or service that you particularly value, please reach out to any Board member or email us at [email protected] with the details. Just provide a contact, and we’ll take it from there. Likewise, if your company offers a product or service that you'd like to make available to AHMP members at a discount, we’d love to hear from you!
Last Call for AHMP 2025 Award Nominations
The last day to submit 2025 award nominations is quickly approaching. Nomination forms are due by 11:59 PM EDT on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Please consider nominating a deserving colleague and/or your chapter this year for an award. There are four Professional Member awards, three Chapter awards, and two AHMP "Friend" awards. Recipients will be recognized and receive their awards during this year’s EHS Hazmat Summit in September in Louisville, Kentucky. For questions on the 2025 Awards, please contact [email protected].
FREE NPETE US DOT PHMSA HMIT Grant HAZMAT Basic DOT with RCRA LQG and IATA Awareness Training Workshop September 6, 7, and 8 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Learn More
Keynote Speaker
We are excited to welcome Robert Bilott as the Keynote Speaker for the 2025 EHS HAZMAT Summit! Robert Bilott is the tenacious environmental lawyer who became “DuPont’s worst nightmare,” according to The New York Times. The story in his book, Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer’s Twenty-Year Battle Against Dupont, inspired the major motion picture, Dark Waters, featuring Academy Award winner Mark Ruffalo as Rob Bilott.
Call for Abstracts - Last Chance Deadline for abstracts for AHMP’s 2025 EHS HAZMAT Summit extended until May 2, 2025.
Why Submit An Abstract?
Showcase Your Knowledge: Share your valuable insights and technical solutions with an audience eager to learn and grow.
Earn Certification Maintenance Points: Keep your credentials up-to-date while contributing to the professional landscape by earning points for attending and presenting.
Network with Peers: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network in our industry!
Exclusive Speaker Discount: Speakers receive a special discount of 30% off the registration rate.
Attendees can reserve Deluxe Guestrooms in the Galt House West Tower at the discounted rate of $229+tax per night. Cut-off date for reservations is August 16th. Click here to make your reservation, or call (800) 843-4258 and identify yourself as attending the EHS Hazmat Summit.
Exhibitor and Sponsor Opportunities Let your company and products take center stage at the 2025 EHS HAZMAT Summit! Increase your brand recognition and drive traffic with an AHMP sponsorship, and/or exhibit to solidify your company’s position in the EHS&S Market.
Webinar: Inspection Requirements for Fire Water Tanks
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 3:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
If your municipal water supply lacks the required pressure for fire protection, your insurance company may require installation of a fire pump and water storage tank. Insurance companies and local fire departments require maintenance and periodic inspections of the tanks. In this presentation, TTI Environmental staff will break down the guidelines and regulations that apply to firewater systems and how to conform to the requirements. We’ll also discuss inspection methods, including those that do not require taking the tanks out of service. Performing inspections reduces risk, may save on insurance premiums, and helps avoid fire department violations and fines.
Speaker: Patricia B Stock, TTI Environmental
Ms. Stock currently manages TTI’s aboveground storage tank inspectors and technicians, along with their support staff. She provides technical expertise with pressure vessel calculations and standards interpretation related to mechanical integrity. She provides regulatory assistance to clients related to release prevention techniques and asset management to achieve compliance. She is an expert in EHS management and compliance with 30 years of experience. Ms. Stock clients are from academic, federal, municipal, and industry sectors.
Cost to Attend: Free for AHMP Members | $15 Non-Members
AHMP Chapters now have access to a professionally designed membership brochure to help attract new members and highlight the benefits of AHMP. This brochure provides key information about AHMP’s mission, professional development opportunities, networking benefits, and the value of being part of a nationwide community of hazardous materials professionals.
The chapter version of the membership brochure includes a designated blank space where local chapters can add their own information, such as their logo, contact details, and other relevant chapter-specific content.
Chapters can use the brochure at events, meetings, and outreach efforts to engage potential members and showcase the advantages of AHMP membership.
Congratulations to the 2025 Q1 and Q2 EHMM Scholarship Winners!
"I am truly honored to be selected as the recipient of the 2025 Q1 EHMM Scholarship. This is an incredible opportunity, and I am excited to further my professional development through the EHMM course." - Jonita Verma
"I am thrilled and deeply honored to be selected as the recipient of the 2025 Q2 EHMM Scholarship! Thank you so much to the selection committee for this incredible opportunity—it means the world to me as I continue pursuing my professional goals in environmental health and safety." - Joshua Kantz
The AHMP Professional Development Committee (PDC) is proud to offer the Distinguished Lecturer (DL) Program, a prestigious initiative that connects AHMP Chapters with leading experts in hazardous materials management. Featuring accomplished professionals from academia, industry, and government, this program provides access to high-quality, timely lectures on critical topics impacting workplace safety and environmental protection.
Distinguished Lecturers are selected from AHMP’s membership based on their expertise and commitment to sharing knowledge. These professionals generously offer their presentations pro bono to regional AHMP Chapters, ensuring that essential insights and best practices reach a wider audience. Interested members are encouraged to self-nominate by submitting their credentials and proposed lecture topics for evaluation.
Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition Surpasses 900 Member Organizations
The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, led by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), and the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC), and on which IHMM is a member of the TWC Steering Committee, recently surpassed 900 member organizations that represent more than 50 different industries across the country.
The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition supports the bipartisan, bicameral Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 756 / H.R. 1151), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and nongovernmental certifications; it would provide valuable tax-advantaged resources to more workers pursuing career growth, mid-career changes or alternative career pathways.
IHMM Board of Directors Nominations
Heather Waldmann, CHMM, chair of the IHMM Nominating Committee, is pleased to release the Call for Nominations for 2025. IHMM’s Board is filling the CHMP seat beginning January 1, 2026.
If you are a CHMP and are interested in serving on the IHMM Board of Directors, we recommend these documents for your review. A term on the IHMM Board is 4 years in length.
February 2025 marked a milestone moment for IHMM! In just one month, we sent over 515,000 messages to thousands of private and public sector entities, amplifying awareness of IHMM, our prestigious credentials, and the dedicated professionals who hold them. Combined with January’s outreach, that’s a staggering 1.118 million communications in just two months!
Looking back at 2024, IHMM reached an all-time high with over 3.29 million messages sent—an unprecedented level of engagement in our history.
This momentum is more than just numbers; it’s a testament to our unwavering mission. Every day, across 50 states and 85 countries, IHMM champions the critical role of credentialed professionals, setting standards of excellence in environmental, health, and safety fields. Together, we are shaping the future—one message, one connection, one breakthrough at a time!
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