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(KNOX) – Public Health Champion Awards presented by Grand Forks Public Health (GFPH) recognize individuals, groups or organizations who champion and lead opportunities for health across our community.
GFPH is currently accepting nominations for this award.
Awardees will be notified on March 28 and honored during National Public Health Week at the Grand Forks City Council Meeting on April 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on March 26.
General criteria for nominees:
- Live, work or volunteer in Grand Forks County.
- Promote the principles of public health in a professional, public or volunteer capacity.
- Exemplify exceptional achievement, longstanding excellence, outstanding leadership, and have made contributions that have advanced community health.
- Demonstrate achievements in protecting and promoting the health of Grand Forks County.
Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. March 26 through the following link https://forms.office.com/g/MZsJsq8jW3.
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