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Awards

We excited to announce that we are giving away four awards again in 2026:

Excellence in Public Health Promotion and Prevention – For outstanding projects or initiatives that significantly advance health promotion and disease prevention, improving health literacy and contributing to healthier communities.
Excellence in Innovation – Honoring groundbreaking projects, tools, or methodologies that exemplify creativity and forward-thinking in public health and lead to measurable improvements in health outcomes.
Spirit of Public Health – Acknowledging individuals or projects that embody exceptional dedication, resilience, and community engagement in addressing critical health challenges.
Spirit of Community Engagement – Recognizing programs or interventions that strengthen community connections, expand access, enhance participation, and create supportive environments in public health research, policy, or practice.

Nominees for 2026 are:

Native Connections Program
Fargo Cass Public Health
North Dakota State College of Science Lactation Consultant Program
Healthy and Safe Communities Administrative Assistants, HHS
Milk Run Bridge Bag Program
Indigenous Association
Community Engagement Unit, HHS – Gateway to Health
Zach Bruns, First District Health Unit
SACCHO and all 28 LPHUs
Women Empowering Women
Candi Smith, NDSCS
Bismarck Burleigh Public Health
Kelby Lemar, Southeast Human Service Center
Bridget Weidner, HHS
Tracy Miller, HHS
Sherry Adams, SWDHU, HHS
Justice for Katarina
Community Medical Services
American Indian Public Health Resource Center, NDSU
Sacred Pipe
Mandy Iverson, Grand Forks Public Health Unit
Dr. Carlos Miranda, Sanford Health
Heartview Foundation
Jason Grueneich, Shine Bright and Live

Awards will be given out May 7 at 11 a.m during the Public Health Conference, in the Live Event Center (room 109) at the Advanced Technology Center, on the BSC campus.