Each year AzPHA recognizes public health professionals,  health professionals and community members across Arizona who are performing extraordinary services to our community at our annual awards event. Many of our awards go back decadesWe’re proud to announce that our 2024 award program will be held:

Thursday, October 24, 2024

5:30 – 8:00pm

Equality Health: 7720 N. Dobson Rd., Suite 200 Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Register Today: Only $40!

Includes complimentary drinks, Taco Bar from Senior Taco, & networking opportunities!

This Year’s Award Winners:

Policymakers of the Year

Senators Catherine Miranda & Consuelo Hernandez

Arizona State Senators

 

Senator Andy Nichols Honor Award

Barbara Burkholder

Arizona Asthma Coalition

 

Pete Wertheim Public Health Leadership Award

Rebecca Sunenshine, MD

Chief Medical Officer,

Maricopa County Department of Public Health

 

Cele Cohen Nursing Award

Deanna Grabill

Manager of Population Health,

Valleywise Health

 

Elsie Eyer Commitment to Underserved People Award

Arizona Special Olympics

 

Harold B. Woodward Award

Gordon Jensen

 

Corporate Public Health Service Award

The Arizona Republic

Investigative Journalism: Mental Health, Senior Care & Criminal Justice

 

Health Education Award

Pima County Health Department

The Health Loteria Program