The Indiana Public Health Association (IPHA) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2024 Indiana Public Health Celebration & Awards. The Indiana Public Health Celebration & Awards is an opportunity to recognize our colleagues, students, partners, and others who are making significant contributions to the field of public health. IPHA encourages nominees whose values and work reflects the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, specifically the advancement and achievement of health equity. It is critical to consider the diverse workforce and focus on an array of skills and talents when nominating an individual or organization for each award. Additionally, while membership is not a requirement of nominees, IPHA membership status will be considered in the nominee review and selection process, and IPHA encourages nominations of current members.

Award recipients will be expected to attend the 2024 Indiana Public Health Celebration & Awards on Tuesday, November 19 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time at the Ritz Charles Ballroom in Carmel, Indiana.

Award recipients will receive complimentary registration for the 2024 Indiana Public Health Celebration & Awards, as well as a free one-year membership with IPHA!


This year, award nominations will be considered in seven categories:

- Outstanding Public Health Student Award
- Emerging Public Health Leader Award
- Distinguished Public Health Service Award
- Outstanding Local Health Department Award
- Outstanding Public Health Advocate Award
- Public Health Communications & Media Award
- Public Health Impact Award

*Please note that some award categories are intended for either individuals or organizations ONLY, while other award categories are open to both.

Learn more about award categories and criteria here.

To nominate an individual or organization, please complete this form by Friday, September 27 (extended deadline).

Questions? Contact our team at events@inpha.org.

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* 1. Nominator First Name

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* 2. Nominator Last Name

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* 3. Nominator Email Address

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* 4. Nominator Phone Number

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* 5. Relationship with Nominee (e.g., supervisor, mentor, team member, etc.)

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* 6. Award Nomination Category

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* 7. Are you nominating an individual or an organization?

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* 8. Nominee First Name (if nominating an organization, enter contact name)

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* 9. Nominee Last Name (if nominating an organization, enter contact name)

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* 10. Nominee Organization

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* 11. Nominee Email Address (if nominating an organization, enter contact email address)

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* 12. Nominee Phone Number (if nominating an organization, enter contact phone number)

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* 13. Please provide a concise narrative (up to 500 words) that describes the nominee's accomplishments, achievements, and contributions while addressing alignment with the selected award criteria.

Review award categories and criteria here.

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* 14. Please provide a bulleted list of the nominee's accomplishments, achievements, or contributions.

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* 15. If applicable, please upload materials or documents that support the nomination.

PDF, DOC, DOCX file types only.
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* 16. If applicable, please provide links to materials or documents that support the nomination.

Limit of 2 links.

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* 17. IPHA's mission is to build capacity among public health professionals and partners to achieve health equity and well-being for all people, in all communities across Indiana.

IPHA's vision is to be valued as a robust partner, connector, and resource for advancing public health in Indiana.

Learn more about IPHA's mission, vision, and goals here.

Does the nominee's values and work reflect the mission, vision, and goals of the Indiana Public Health Association, specifically the advancement and achievement of health equity?

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