Washington County Requests Nominations for 13th Annual Public Health Recognition Awards

Sponsored by: Health and Human Services Department

Nominations are being accepted through March 6 in the following categories:

• Public Health Ambassador Award recognizes an individual in the community who has raised awareness of public health issues, developed projects with a lasting impact, and/or influenced systems or policy changes.
• Partner in Public Health Award recognizes an organization/business that has developed innovative public health programs that positively affect its employees and/or the community at-large.
• Emerging Public Health Leader Award recognizes a youth or youth-related group (including college) who promotes healthy communities and making healthy lifestyle choices.
• Washington County Employee Award recognizes an exemplary Washington County staff member who has gone above and beyond his or her regular work responsibilities to make a difference in public health.

Past honorees have: started a student-run community garden; collaborated to help incarcerated women provide breast milk to their infants; implemented a food program for seniors and homebound individuals; developed comprehensive programs to improve the emotional and physical well-being of Washington County's most vulnerable residents; provided nutritious food and educational activities for low-income children during the summer; and promoted a safe, healthy and drug-free lifestyle for local youth.

The 13th Annual Public Health Recognition Awards will be presented on Thursday, April 9, 2:00 p.m., in Washington County's Public Services Building auditorium, 155 N. First Avenue, Hillsboro. A reception with interactive, fun and educational public health displays will follow. All are welcome.

Nominations are due by Friday, March 6. Download a nomination form at www.co.washington.or.us/HHS or call Rose Sherwood at 503-846-4921 to request one.