KSHE Update
August 2024
KSHE News & Events

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KSHE Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors
KSHE is looking for interested members to serve on the Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term. Please visit the link below to see the available positions and nominate.

Secure Your Sponsorship!
Must be an active KSHE Associate member in good standing in order to sponsor or exhibit at the Annual Confernece. Sponsorships and Exhibit Space are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis – determined by the date and time contracts are submitted. The number and types of sponsorships are determined each year and are subject to change.
KSHE LMS Now Online!
KSHE Introduces this Members-Only Benefit. Available 24 x 7 x 365:  The KSHE learning platform gives you the flexibility to complete your training at your own pace, on your own schedule. 
 

Do you have a distinguished executive leader, exceptional future leader or outstanding healthcare contributor on your team?

Help them get recognized this year by nominating them for one of these three awards that will be presented at the KSHE Annual Conference in Owensboro this October!

Distinguished Executive: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1b6894db411e4a67bd2116e20f1b3d9b

Future Leader: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/028d01ada41247508120ac489b71c43e

Healthcare Contributor: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/73661b0158104331b2cc42420d0533f2

The purpose of these awards is to recognize an active member of KSHE who demonstrates extraordinary potential for future leadership in facilities management or environmental services. These awards are intended for staff-level members (not a director level). The individual must be nominated by their supervisor.

All nominations MUST be submitted by the deadline, August 20, 2024.

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