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Presidents' Award

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NALHD's Presidents Award

NALHD and our members value our relationships with a long list of collaborators and friends. Our President's Award allows the NALHD Board to formally recognize some of our outstanding partners.

The NALHD Presidents Award honors individuals or organizations who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to ensuring that all Nebraskans have access to what they need to be healthy and well. Awardees are recognized for their efforts to advance public health across the state and support the success of all local health departments.

2024 awards presented to:
  • Sara Howard, Policy Advisor for First Five Nebraska, by Sarah Schram, Sarpy/Cass Health Department Director
2022 awards presented to:
  • Dannette Smith, CEO of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services by Gina Uhing, Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department
  • Matt Blomstedt, Commissioner of the Nebraska Department of Education by Teresa Anderson, Central District Health Department Director and former NALHD president
  • Jeff Stafford, CEO, and Julie Fedderson, CMO of United Health Care (UHC) Community Plan by Michele Bever, South Heartland District Health Department Director