AAHP Selects Logo

The Executive Committee of the AAHP has wrestled with development of an Academy logo since the summer of 2000 when one of our Academy members proposed a logo for this astute body. That prompted the executive committee to select an ad hoc pair (Jim Tarpinian and Dale Denham) to propose additional options for consideration by the executive committee. Using the organization title as a focus, the first draft included an academic theme with a scroll (diploma), followed by more ornate designs resembling the columnar porticos of the U.S. Treasury and White House, as depicted on the obverse of the U.S. 10 and 20 dollar notes. Thanks to the support of the graphics organization within their employer, Bechtel Hanford, Inc., and the brainstorm ideas of Academy members Joe Alvarez and Matt Moeller, we are pleased to announce the selection of an approved Academy logo.

After a two-year exchange of emails, discussion at the twice-yearly meetings of the Academy, and a recent email ballot, simplicity won out resulting in the symbol depicted here. It includes a Bohr model of the atom in the pediment above a portico supported by a pair of smooth columns surrounding the CHP symbol, and bold AAHP lettering on the base steps. The logo is expected to be used primarily on stationery accompanied by the Academy title, address, and phone and fax numbers.