An honorary member is one upon whom such membership is conferred. Service to the cause of public health entitling such special recognition shall establish eligibility for election to honorary membership.

Members may submit nominations along with justification to the Chairperson of the Membership Committee at director@gapha.org. Nominations are accepted according to a time frame established by the Membership Committee allowing the Executive Board to approve the nominees three months in advance of the annual meeting. Upon recommendation of the Membership Committee and endorsement by the Executive Board not more than two nominees may be presented for election by the membership at the annual meeting.