Clark County Public Health is seeking nominations for its annual Public Health Community Award. The award recognizes both an individual and an organization in Clark County for their contributions to promoting and protecting community health, according to a county press releases.
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Feb. 28. Visit the Public Health website to submit a nomination online or download a nomination form to submit by mail.
“This award highlights the great contributions to public health by individuals and organizations across our community,” said Adrianne Fairbanks, Public Health Advisory Council chair. “Public Health values its community partners’ efforts to address health issues in Clark County, and this award honors that work.”
Strong nominations include individuals and organizations that work to prevent health problems, forge partnerships and have communitywide impact, according to the press release. A committee of Public Health Advisory Council members and Public Health staff will review nominations and make the selections.
Awards will be presented during the Clark County Board of Health meeting at 8:30 a.m. April 22 in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver.
