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July 2024
KSHE News & Events

2024 KSHE Annual Conference


Call for Presentations Now Open

October 1-3, 2024
Owensboro Convention Center
501 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY 42301

KSHE invites you to submit your presentation for review to present at 2024 KSHE Annual Conference! The minimum/maximum length of prospective presentations will be 50 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions.

Form submissions are due no later than Monday, July 15, 2024. Notifications of selection will be distributed by Friday, August 2, 2024. If you have any questions, please email info@kshe.org.

Track information:

  • Management and Leadership
  • Planning, Design & Construction
  • Tool Belt Technician
  • Safety, Security, & Emergency Management

Access the form here.

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, July 31st, 2024.

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