Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) currently accepting nominations local public health awards

In recognition of outstanding public health service, partnership and impact, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has created the following annual local public health awards. Any local health department/team member is eligible, and IDOH is currently accepting nominations.

Nominations will close at 5 p.m. on Jan. 23. Awards will be presented on Feb. 22, during Public Health Day at the Statehouse.

Click here to submit a nomination for one of these four awards:

  • Local Public Health Hero:  given to a local health department team member that embodies extraordinary spirit and practice of public health. 
  • Exceptional Public Health Service  Outstanding LHD:  given to local health department that has shown remarkable service delivery, outreach, community partnership and impact. 
  • Local Public Health Community Partnership Award: given to local health department team and a community stakeholder who have made significant strides in improving the health of their community through their partnership. 
  • Local Public Health Impact Award:  given to a smaller local health department that has made exceptional impact at improving public health in the local community.
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