Dakota County Public Health is seeking nominations for the annual Public Health Achievement Awards. The awards recognize contributions of Dakota County residents who devote their time, energy and talents in their communities to improve health. The awards will be presented before the Dakota County Board of Commissioners April 9 in continued celebration of National Public Health Week.

Community health leaders are recognized in three categories: youth, individual and community group (coalition, partnership or organization).

Winners are selected based on their leadership, contribution to solutions to public health problems, collaboration, advocacy, role modeling and evidence of impact. Read about last year's winners.

Winners are selected based on their leadership, contribution to solutions to public health problems, collaboration, advocacy, role modeling and evidence of impact.

Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, March 6.

Public Health Award Nomination Form