Nominate an individual or group for a 2021 Public Health Achievement Award Dakota County is seeking nominations for the annual Public Health Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented virtually before the Dakota County Board of Commissioners April 6 in celebration of National Public Health Week. The awards recognize contributions of Dakota County residents who devote their time, energy and talents in their communities to improve health.
Community health leaders are recognized in three categories:
•Youth
•Individual
•Community group (coalition, partnership or organization) Winners are selected based on their leadership, contributions to solving public health problems, collaboration, advocacy, role modeling, and evidence of impact.
Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, March 10. For a nomination form and instructions on how to submit it, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search achievement award, or call 651-554-6100.
